With a population of 451,893, Manado is the largest city in North Sulawesi, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Manado has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Manado in May, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 73.4 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 16.5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Manado, with an average rainfall of 4.3″.
When flying to Manado, you’ll arrive at Manado Samratulangi (MDC), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Manado from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 45h 15m.
Average rates range from around $34 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $948 and up for a 5-star experience.