Weather and climate in Gorontalo (Indonesia)

Gorontalo's climate is equatorial, hot, humid and rainy all year round, although the rains are more frequent from December to March and less frequent from July to September.
The city is located in the north of the island of Celebes (or Sulawesi), just north of the Equator, on the Minahasa peninsula, and overlooks the Gulf of Tomini. To the west of the city lies Lake Limboto, while to the south is the estuary of the Bone River. To the north-east there are mountains that reach 1,600 meters (5,250 feet) in height.
Temperatures are high and uniform throughout the year, although they are slightly higher both in April-May and from September to November, and a bit lower in July and August.
Rainfall is not very abundant, since we are in a quite sheltered area, although it is quite well distributed throughout the year, in fact, the landscape is lush. Anyway, there is the northeast monsoon from November to March, which particularly affects the north slope of Sulawesi, i.e. the coast of the Celebes Sea, while it is not very effective on the south side and in the Gulf of Tomini, and the southeast monsoon from June to September, which is usually quite dry, although it can bring some rain, especially at the beginning of the period (June). Then, there is a certain increase in rainfall due to the two zenith passages of the sun, from April to June and in October and November. Furthermore, the rains may increase in La Niña years.
Sometimes, intense and concentrated rains can occur, which can cause floods, even in June and September.
Being close to the equator, Gorontalo (and in general the island of Celebes) is not affected by tropical cyclones.

Gorontalo - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 27.2 °C (80.9 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1645 millimeters (64.8 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 80 mm (3.1 in) in the driest month (August) to 170 mm (6.7 in) in the wettest ones (January, May) Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 28.5 °C (83 °F) in August to 30 °C (86 °F) in May. Here are the average sea temperatures.
There are on average around 2390 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Gorontalo - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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February is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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March is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.2 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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April, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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May is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 30 °C (85.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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July, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.2 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (91.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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November is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.8 °C (91 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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December is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.