Manado weather in September
In September, Manado sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 155 mm of rain across 18 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in September, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Manado's 2nd-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Manado's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 155 mm
- 18 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 5:35 AM – 5:35 PM
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.33 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Manado is city in North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.
- Density
- 2,748/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1623
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical September day in Manado reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and on par with October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 25 |
| 2 | 29 | 25 |
| 3 | 29 | 25 |
| 4 | 29 | 25 |
| 5 | 29 | 25 |
| 6 | 29 | 25 |
| 7 | 29 | 25 |
| 8 | 29 | 25 |
| 9 | 29 | 25 |
| 10 | 29 | 25 |
| 11 | 29 | 25 |
| 12 | 29 | 25 |
| 13 | 29 | 25 |
| 14 | 29 | 25 |
| 15 | 29 | 25 |
| 16 | 29 | 25 |
| 17 | 29 | 25 |
| 18 | 29 | 25 |
| 19 | 29 | 25 |
| 20 | 29 | 25 |
| 21 | 29 | 25 |
| 22 | 29 | 25 |
| 23 | 29 | 25 |
| 24 | 29 | 25 |
| 25 | 29 | 25 |
| 26 | 29 | 25 |
| 27 | 29 | 25 |
| 28 | 29 | 25 |
| 29 | 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 29 | 25 |
How September really feels in Manado
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Manado weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 1st-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 24° | 268 | 28.1 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 28° / 24° | 230 | 24.3 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 28° / 25° | 214 | 25.8 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 28° / 25° | 228 | 26 | 12 | 3.5 |
| May | 29° / 25° | 265 | 27.1 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 29° / 25° | 284 | 24.4 | 12.1 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 29° / 25° | 211 | 20.2 | 12.1 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 29° / 25° | 141 | 15.3 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 29° / 25° | 155 | 18 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 29° / 25° | 228 | 23.4 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 28° / 25° | 250 | 28.3 | 11.9 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 28° / 25° | 281 | 29.6 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 61%.
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| Clearer (%) | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 58 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 41 | 59 |
| 4 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 39 | 61 |
| 8 | 38 | 62 |
| 9 | 38 | 62 |
| 10 | 38 | 62 |
| 11 | 39 | 61 |
| 12 | 38 | 62 |
| 13 | 38 | 62 |
| 14 | 38 | 62 |
| 15 | 39 | 61 |
| 16 | 39 | 61 |
| 17 | 40 | 60 |
| 18 | 40 | 60 |
| 19 | 39 | 61 |
| 20 | 39 | 61 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 41 | 59 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 40 | 60 |
| 25 | 40 | 60 |
| 26 | 39 | 61 |
| 27 | 39 | 61 |
| 28 | 37 | 63 |
| 29 | 36 | 64 |
| 30 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Manado gets around 155 mm of rain over 18 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 61% and peaks near 64% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 |
| 2 | 59 |
| 3 | 59 |
| 4 | 60 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 6 | 60 |
| 7 | 60 |
| 8 | 60 |
| 9 | 60 |
| 10 | 60 |
| 11 | 60 |
| 12 | 60 |
| 13 | 60 |
| 14 | 60 |
| 15 | 60 |
| 16 | 60 |
| 17 | 60 |
| 18 | 60 |
| 19 | 60 |
| 20 | 60 |
| 21 | 60 |
| 22 | 60 |
| 23 | 61 |
| 24 | 61 |
| 25 | 61 |
| 26 | 62 |
| 27 | 62 |
| 28 | 63 |
| 29 | 64 |
| 30 | 64 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the oppressive band about 90% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Oppressive (%) | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 92 | 0 |
| 2 | 8 | 92 | 0 |
| 3 | 8 | 92 | 0 |
| 4 | 9 | 91 | 0 |
| 5 | 9 | 91 | 0 |
| 6 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 7 | 10 | 89 | 1 |
| 8 | 10 | 89 | 1 |
| 9 | 10 | 89 | 1 |
| 10 | 11 | 88 | 1 |
| 11 | 11 | 88 | 1 |
| 12 | 11 | 88 | 1 |
| 13 | 11 | 88 | 1 |
| 14 | 10 | 88 | 2 |
| 15 | 10 | 88 | 2 |
| 16 | 10 | 88 | 2 |
| 17 | 10 | 88 | 2 |
| 18 | 9 | 89 | 2 |
| 19 | 9 | 89 | 2 |
| 20 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 21 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 22 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 23 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 24 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 25 | 5 | 93 | 2 |
| 26 | 5 | 93 | 2 |
| 27 | 5 | 93 | 2 |
| 28 | 4 | 93 | 3 |
| 29 | 4 | 93 | 3 |
| 30 | 4 | 93 | 3 |
Wind in September
Winds average 5 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 5:39 AM to 5:30 AM, and sunset from 5:41 PM to 5:30 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 5:39 | 5:41 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 5:39 | 5:41 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 5:39 | 5:40 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 5:39 | 5:40 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 5:38 | 5:40 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 5:38 | 5:39 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 5:38 | 5:39 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 5:37 | 5:38 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 5:37 | 5:38 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 5:37 | 5:38 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 5:36 | 5:37 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 5:36 | 5:37 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 5:36 | 5:36 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 5:35 | 5:36 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 5:35 | 5:36 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 5:35 | 5:35 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 5:34 | 5:35 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 5:34 | 5:34 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 5:34 | 5:34 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 5:33 | 5:34 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 5:33 | 5:33 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 5:33 | 5:33 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:32 | 5:32 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:32 | 5:32 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:32 | 5:31 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 5:31 | 5:31 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 5:31 | 5:31 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 5:31 | 5:30 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 5:31 | 5:30 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 5:30 | 5:30 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 6.33 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.97 kWh/m² to a high of 6.33 kWh/m² in September across the year — September's 6.33 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
Is September a good time to visit Manado?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Manado for sightseeing.
What to pack for Manado in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Manado sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Manado in September
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 16 km away) is warmest in May at about 29°C and coldest in February near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Manado in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Manado peaks around March 11 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 13 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is Manado?
Manado sits at 1.5°N, 124.8°E, 10 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Tomohon, 19 km away.
Topography around Manado
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Manado.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Manado has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 88 m around an average of 21 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,566 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,962 m.
The land around Manado is covered by artificial surfaces (49%), trees (28%) and water (20%) within 3 km, trees (61%) and water (28%) within 16 km, and water (69%) and trees (28%) within 80 km.
Indonesia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,060
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.3
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 11.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 471
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Manado (1.4822°, 124.8489°, elevation 10 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).