Palopo weather in July
In July, Palopo sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 143 mm of rain across 18.8 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of July to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Palopo's 3rd-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Palopo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 143 mm
- 18.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:10 AM – 6:00 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.52 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Palopo is administrative city in Luwu Regency, Indonesia.
- Founded
- 1986
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical July day in Palopo reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs on par with June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 23 |
| 2 | 27 | 23 |
| 3 | 27 | 23 |
| 4 | 27 | 23 |
| 5 | 27 | 23 |
| 6 | 27 | 23 |
| 7 | 27 | 23 |
| 8 | 27 | 23 |
| 9 | 27 | 23 |
| 10 | 27 | 23 |
| 11 | 27 | 23 |
| 12 | 27 | 23 |
| 13 | 27 | 23 |
| 14 | 27 | 23 |
| 15 | 27 | 23 |
| 16 | 27 | 23 |
| 17 | 27 | 23 |
| 18 | 27 | 23 |
| 19 | 27 | 23 |
| 20 | 27 | 23 |
| 21 | 27 | 23 |
| 22 | 27 | 23 |
| 23 | 27 | 23 |
| 24 | 27 | 23 |
| 25 | 27 | 23 |
| 26 | 27 | 23 |
| 27 | 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 27 | 23 |
| 29 | 27 | 23 |
| 30 | 27 | 23 |
| 31 | 27 | 23 |
How July really feels in Palopo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Palopo weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 12th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 24° | 417 | 29.3 | 12.2 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 28° / 24° | 400 | 27.1 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 28° / 24° | 457 | 29.5 | 12 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 28° / 24° | 497 | 28.5 | 11.9 | 3.2 |
| May | 28° / 24° | 288 | 26.2 | 11.9 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 27° / 24° | 230 | 22.7 | 11.8 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 27° / 23° | 143 | 18.8 | 11.8 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 27° / 23° | 77 | 14.1 | 11.9 | 5.9 |
| Sep | 28° / 23° | 62 | 10.6 | 12 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 29° / 24° | 125 | 15.5 | 12.1 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 29° / 24° | 245 | 24.3 | 12.1 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 28° / 24° | 439 | 29.8 | 12.2 | 3.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | 35 | 65 |
| 3 | 35 | 65 |
| 4 | 35 | 65 |
| 5 | 35 | 65 |
| 6 | 35 | 65 |
| 7 | 35 | 65 |
| 8 | 37 | 63 |
| 9 | 37 | 63 |
| 10 | 37 | 63 |
| 11 | 39 | 61 |
| 12 | 40 | 60 |
| 13 | 41 | 59 |
| 14 | 42 | 58 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 44 | 56 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 46 | 54 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 45 | 55 |
| 29 | 46 | 54 |
| 30 | 46 | 54 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Palopo gets around 143 mm of rain over 18.8 wet days in July. 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 70% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 70 |
| 2 | 69 |
| 3 | 69 |
| 4 | 68 |
| 5 | 68 |
| 6 | 67 |
| 7 | 67 |
| 8 | 66 |
| 9 | 65 |
| 10 | 65 |
| 11 | 64 |
| 12 | 63 |
| 13 | 63 |
| 14 | 62 |
| 15 | 61 |
| 16 | 61 |
| 17 | 60 |
| 18 | 59 |
| 19 | 58 |
| 20 | 58 |
| 21 | 57 |
| 22 | 57 |
| 23 | 56 |
| 24 | 56 |
| 25 | 55 |
| 26 | 55 |
| 27 | 55 |
| 28 | 55 |
| 29 | 54 |
| 30 | 54 |
| 31 | 53 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 57% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 |
| Oppressive (%) | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 3 | 0 | 32 | 68 |
| 4 | 0 | 33 | 67 |
| 5 | 0 | 33 | 67 |
| 6 | 0 | 34 | 66 |
| 7 | 0 | 35 | 65 |
| 8 | 0 | 35 | 65 |
| 9 | 1 | 36 | 63 |
| 10 | 1 | 36 | 63 |
| 11 | 1 | 37 | 62 |
| 12 | 1 | 38 | 61 |
| 13 | 1 | 38 | 61 |
| 14 | 1 | 39 | 60 |
| 15 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 16 | 1 | 41 | 58 |
| 17 | 1 | 42 | 57 |
| 18 | 1 | 43 | 56 |
| 19 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
| 20 | 1 | 46 | 53 |
| 21 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 22 | 1 | 49 | 50 |
| 23 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 24 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 25 | 1 | 52 | 47 |
| 26 | 1 | 52 | 47 |
| 27 | 1 | 53 | 46 |
| 28 | 1 | 54 | 45 |
| 29 | 1 | 54 | 45 |
| 30 | 1 | 55 | 44 |
| 31 | 1 | 55 | 44 |
Wind in July
Winds average 4 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of July to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:08 AM to 6:09 AM, and sunset from 5:57 PM to 6:01 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:08 | 5:57 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:08 | 5:58 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:08 | 5:58 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:08 | 5:58 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:08 | 5:58 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:08 | 5:58 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:59 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:59 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:59 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:59 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:59 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:59 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 6:00 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 6:00 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 6:00 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 6:00 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 6:00 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 6:00 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 6:00 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 6:01 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 6:01 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:01 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:01 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:01 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:01 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:01 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:01 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:01 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:01 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:01 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:01 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 4.52 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.29 kWh/m² to a high of 6.04 kWh/m² in October across the year — July's 4.52 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Palopo
None of Palopo's seasonal hazards are active in July. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Palopo's rainy season runs November–June, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Palopo?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Palopo for sightseeing.
What to pack for Palopo in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Palopo sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 19 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Palopo in July
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 24 km away) is warmest in March at about 30°C and coldest in August 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) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | Tropical |
| Feb | 30 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 30 | Tropical |
| Dec | 30 | Tropical |
UV index in Palopo in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Palopo peaks around March 15 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 21 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) | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 15 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Palopo in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Palopo is worst in October — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.7× the cleanest month (July, 12 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 14 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 12 | Moderate |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 20 | Moderate |
| Nov | 17 | Moderate |
| Dec | 14 | Moderate |
Where is Palopo?
Palopo sits at 3.0°S, 120.2°E, 8 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Rantepao, 33 km away.
Topography around Palopo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Palopo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Palopo has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 428 m around an average of 22 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,916 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,407 m.
The land around Palopo is covered by water (40%), artificial surfaces (27%) and trees (21%) within 3 km, trees (48%) and water (31%) within 16 km, and trees (63%) and water (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 Palopo (-2.9925°, 120.1969°, elevation 8 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. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).