Climate Insights for Polewali

Kabupaten Polewali Mandar, Provinsi Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia

Hottest
May
28°C peak
Coldest
August
25°C low
Wettest
March
172mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Polewali is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1625mm of precipitation falls per year. Polewali receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Polewali sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Feb Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Mar Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jun Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jul Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Aug Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Sep Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Oct Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26°
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Average
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Polewali has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 164mm Feb Precipitation: 160mm Mar Precipitation: 172mm Apr Precipitation: 170mm May Precipitation: 153mm Jun Precipitation: 165mm Jul Precipitation: 93mm Aug Precipitation: 57mm Sep Precipitation: 64mm Oct Precipitation: 98mm Nov Precipitation: 165mm Dec Precipitation: 165mm
Precipitation

Polewali is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1625mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 135mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 172mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 57mm. That's 115mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Polewali is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Polewali, which began on March 20, 2026. Polewali sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in May at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 25°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 327mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 488mm across the season with a monthly average of 163mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 495mm across the season with a monthly average of 165mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 315mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Polewali based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
164 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
153 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
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