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Tana Toraja weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Jun–SepBest time to visit

When to go to Tana Toraja

Jun–Sep is driest and is peak funeral season; Dec–Jan holidays also bring ceremonies. Oct–Mar brings heavy rain, landslides and muddy trails.

Tana Toraja weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
15°20°25°30°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January26°C79°F19°C67°F303 mm87%Very wet
February26°C79°F19°C67°F286 mm88%Rainy
March26°C79°F20°C67°F344 mm88%Very wet
April26°C78°F20°C68°F346 mm89%Very wet
May25°C78°F20°C68°F300 mm90%Very wet
June25°C76°F19°C66°F328 mm90%Very wet
July24°C76°F18°C65°F210 mm90%Rainy
August25°C77°F18°C64°F153 mm88%Pleasant
September26°C78°F18°C65°F166 mm85%Rainy
October26°C80°F19°C66°F191 mm84%Rainy
November26°C80°F20°C67°F221 mm86%Rainy
December26°C79°F20°C67°F335 mm87%Very wet

Best months across Indonesia

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
BaliMay–SepNov (31°C)
UbudMay–SepNov (30°C)
CangguMay–SepNov (31°C)
JakartaJun–SepOct (30°C)
SeminyakMay–SepNov (31°C)
UluwatuMay–SepApr (28°C)
YogyakartaMay–SepOct (30°C)
Gili IslandsMay–OctOct (32°C)
Nusa PenidaMay–SepOct (30°C)
KutaMay–SepNov (31°C)
LombokMay–SepOct (32°C)
Labuan BajoApr–OctOct (32°C)
Nusa DuaMay–SepApr (29°C)
SanurMay–SepNov (31°C)
Raja AmpatOct–AprNov (29°C)
Mount BromoMay–SepOct (27°C)
BandungMay–SepOct (28°C)
Nusa LembonganMay–OctOct (30°C)
Lake TobaMay–SepApr (26°C)
Kuta LombokMay–OctNov (30°C)
AmedMay–OctOct (30°C)
BatamMay–SepMay (30°C)
BintanMay–SepMay (29°C)
MalangMay–SepOct (32°C)
Bukit LawangMar–AugApr (30°C)
MedanFeb–Mar, Jun–AugMay (30°C)
SurabayaMay–OctOct (36°C)
ManadoMay–OctOct (30°C)
Tana TorajaJun–SepOct (26°C)
JimbaranMay–SepApr (28°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Tana Toraja?

Jun–Sep. Jun–Sep is driest and is peak funeral season; Dec–Jan holidays also bring ceremonies. Oct–Mar brings heavy rain, landslides and muddy trails.

When is the rainy season in Tana Toraja?

Rain peaks in April with about 346 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: All year.

What is the hottest month in Tana Toraja?

October, with average highs of 26°C (80°F).

How cold does Tana Toraja get?

The coolest nights are in August, averaging 18°C (64°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.