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Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Katayan

Katayan is a locality in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:12
1.35° N, 120.95° EElevation 1 mUTC+8 · Central Indonesia Time
The year in Katayanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40October
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month142mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Katayan at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in September

Coolest month24°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

170 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

98 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

May

Weather in Katayan

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
24°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct30°25°4.1 mm
Sun25 Oct30°24°4.2 mm
Mon26 Oct30°24°2.9 mm
Tue27 Oct30°24°7.2 mm
Wed28 Oct30°24°7.8 mm
Thu29 Oct28°24°5.4 mm
Fri30 Oct29°24°3 mm
Sat31 Oct28°24°10.7 mm
Sun1 Nov28°24°6.3 mm

When to go to Katayan

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score404041394043444543403737
High28°28°29°29°29°29°29°29°29°29°29°28°
Low24°24°24°25°25°25°25°25°25°25°25°25°
Rain (mm)24318714610113115015898104142145170
Wet days272627242727252624252729
Sea29°29°29°29°30°30°30°30°30°30°29°29°

What's on in Katayan

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Indonesia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Katayan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Katayan

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Bontang 280 km →1996 · 133 km
7.4Gorontalo 135 km ↖2008 · 127 km
7.0Gorontalo 295 km ←1996 · 68 km
6.6at sea1996 · 86 km

Towns and villages around Katayan

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Katayan

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Katayan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katayan.
What is the hottest month in Katayan?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Katayan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katayan?
December is the wettest month with about 170 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Katayan?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 29°C.