Climate Insights for Pongtiku Airport

Kabupaten Tana Toraja, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia

Hottest
November
27°C peak
Coldest
September
15°C low
Wettest
April
486mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Pongtiku Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 3531mm of precipitation falls per year. Pongtiku Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pongtiku Airport 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: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Feb Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Mar Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Apr Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° May Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 17° Jul Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Aug Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 16° Sep Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Oct Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Nov Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Dec Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17°
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Pongtiku Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 27°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 284mm Feb Precipitation: 408mm Mar Precipitation: 399mm Apr Precipitation: 486mm May Precipitation: 329mm Jun Precipitation: 306mm Jul Precipitation: 175mm Aug Precipitation: 156mm Sep Precipitation: 210mm Oct Precipitation: 274mm Nov Precipitation: 258mm Dec Precipitation: 247mm
Precipitation

Pongtiku Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3531mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 294mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 486mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 156mm. That's 330mm less than April, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Pongtiku Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

84 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Pongtiku Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Pongtiku Airport sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in November at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 15°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 84 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 742mm across the season with a monthly average of 247mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 939mm across the season with a monthly average of 313mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1214mm across the season with a monthly average of 405mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 637mm across the season with a monthly average of 212mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/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 Pongtiku Airport 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
17 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
284 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
408 mm
0 cm
Mar
17 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
399 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
486 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
329 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
306 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
16 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
175 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
210 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
274 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
258 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
247 mm
0 cm
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