Palu Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
A Clear Night Under the Stars
Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Warmest Saturday at 13° · coldest night Tuesday at -1°
The short of it: Palu weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (38 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 1 °C (33 °F). Today’s high 7 °C (44 °F), low 1 °C (34 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.0 mm (0.04 in). Notices: frost possible. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 02:30 local time.
PALU, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect passing showers today, the mercury reaching near 7° and falling to 1° after dark. A raw day by local measure — 8° below the November average of 15°. Winds are light from the S, gusting to 4 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.
Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Saturday the pick at about 13°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 1.0 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Palu brings highs near 15°, lows of 4° and about 75 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 37°, January the coldest at -2°, and January the wettest with 128 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are October and May.
The sun is up 10 h 19 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,045 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Clear sky | 4° | 1° | 2 km/h | – |
| 3 AM | Clear sky | 3° | 0° | 2 km/h | – |
| 4 AM | Clear sky | 3° | 0° | 3 km/h | – |
| 5 AM | Clear sky | 2° | -1° | 3 km/h | – |
| 6 AM | Clear sky | 2° | -1° | 3 km/h | – |
| 7 AM | Clear sky | 2° | -1° | 2 km/h | – |
| 8 AM | Clear sky | 2° | -1° | 3 km/h | – |
| 9 AM | Clear sky | 4° | 1° | 3 km/h | – |
| 10 AM | Mostly clear | 5° | 1° | 7 km/h | – |
| 11 AM | Partly cloudy | 6° | 1° | 12 km/h | – |
| 12 PM | Partly cloudy | 7° | 1° | 14 km/h | – |
| 1 PM | Mostly clear | 7° | 1° | 15 km/h | – |
| 2 PM | Partly cloudy | 7° | 1° | 13 km/h | – |
| 3 PM | Light showers | 5° | 1° | 9 km/h | 0.5 mm |
| 4 PM | Light showers | 5° | 1° | 8 km/h | 0.5 mm |
| 5 PM | Partly cloudy | 5° | 1° | 6 km/h | – |
| 6 PM | Partly cloudy | 4° | 0° | 6 km/h | – |
| 7 PM | Mostly clear | 3° | 0° | 5 km/h | – |
| 8 PM | Clear sky | 3° | -1° | 4 km/h | – |
| 9 PM | Clear sky | 2° | -2° | 4 km/h | – |
| 10 PM | Clear sky | 2° | -2° | 3 km/h | – |
| 11 PM | Clear sky | 1° | -2° | 2 km/h | – |
| 12 AM | Clear sky | 1° | -2° | 2 km/h | – |
| 1 AM | Clear sky | 1° | -2° | 1 km/h | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 8): light showers, high 7°, low 1°, 1.0 mm of rain, gusts to 26 km/h. Sun up 6:54 AM, down 5:13 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.
Monday (Nov 9): clear sky, high 7°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 11 km/h. Sun up 6:56 AM, down 5:12 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Tuesday (Nov 10): overcast, high 7°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 6 km/h. Sun up 6:57 AM, down 5:11 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Wednesday (Nov 11): overcast, high 9°, low 0°, dry, gusts to 10 km/h. Sun up 6:58 AM, down 5:10 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Thursday (Nov 12): mostly clear, high 10°, low 0°, dry, gusts to 6 km/h. Sun up 6:59 AM, down 5:09 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.
Friday (Nov 13): partly cloudy, high 12°, low 1°, dry, gusts to 6 km/h. Sun up 7:00 AM, down 5:08 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Saturday (Nov 14): overcast, high 13°, low 2°, dry, gusts to 6 km/h. Sun up 7:01 AM, down 5:07 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.