Watampone climate
Watampone (Indonesia) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 1,642 mm65 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Watampone climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2984 | 2781 | 2882 | 2138.4 |
| Feb | 2984 | 2781 | 2882 | 1787.0 |
| Mar | 2984 | 2781 | 2883 | 1957.7 |
| Apr | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 1807.1 |
| May | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 1576.2 |
| Jun | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 1435.6 |
| Jul | 2882 | 2680 | 2781 | 763.0 |
| Aug | 2781 | 2679 | 2780 | 311.2 |
| Sep | 2882 | 2780 | 2781 | 371.4 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 652.6 |
| Nov | 2985 | 2882 | 2984 | 1365.4 |
| Dec | 2985 | 2781 | 2883 | 2319.1 |
| Year | 2985 | 2679 | 2882 | 1,64265 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80% | 87% | 5.3 | 12:21 |
| Feb | 79% | 86% | 5.3 | 12:15 |
| Mar | 78% | 81% | 5.5 | 12:08 |
| Apr | 79% | 77% | 5.2 | 12:01 |
| May | 80% | 69% | 4.9 | 11:55 |
| Jun | 80% | 67% | 4.5 | 11:52 |
| Jul | 79% | 61% | 4.8 | 11:53 |
| Aug | 77% | 47% | 5.6 | 11:58 |
| Sep | 77% | 42% | 6.2 | 12:05 |
| Oct | 76% | 48% | 6.4 | 12:13 |
| Nov | 76% | 68% | 5.9 | 12:20 |
| Dec | 78% | 86% | 5.3 | 12:23 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Watampone is like
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is August, when highs average 27 °C81 °F and lows 26 °C79 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 1.8 °C3.2 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,642 mm65 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 38% of the annual total. The wettest month is December (231 mm9.1 in), the driest is August (31 mm1.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 76% in November to 80% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 42%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in November to 19 km/h (12 mph) in August.
Best time to visit Watampone
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are July–October. Average highs then reach 27 °C81 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 31 mm1.2 in to 76 mm3.0 in per month.
The most challenging month is December, which is very wet (231 mm9.1 in) and humid (78% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Watampone
- Wetter months (December–June) — highs 2883 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 2781 to 28 °C82 °F, about 185 mm7.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (July–November) — highs 2781 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 2679 to 28 °C82 °F, about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Watampone compares
The nearest larger place is Parepare, about 97 km to the northwest. Compared with it, Watampone has practically the same average temperature. It receives 13% less precipitation (1,642 mm65 in vs 1,883 mm74 in). The difference is largest in January (0.6 °C1.2 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 110 places in Indonesia. By annual mean temperature, Watampone is the 11th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 104th wettest. See all of them on the Indonesia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Puerto Princesa (Philippines, Am), Male (Maldives, Am) and Saint Georges (Grenada, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Parepare 97 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,883 mm74 in
- Climate in Makassar (Ujung Pandang) 120 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,767 mm70 in
- Climate in Palopo 173 km · 27 °C81 °F · 3,184 mm125 in
- Climate in Kendari 250 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,151 mm85 in
- Climate in Baubau 272 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,768 mm70 in
- Climate in Palu 407 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,734 mm68 in
- Climate in Labuan Bajo 443 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,202 mm87 in
- Climate in Bima 471 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,203 mm47 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Watampone?
November is the warmest month in Watampone. Its average high is 29 °C (85 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Watampone?
August is the coldest month. Its average high is 27 °C (81 °F) and its average low is 26 °C (79 °F).
When does it rain the most in Watampone?
December is the wettest month with about 231 mm (9.1 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 31 mm (1.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Watampone?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are July–October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.