Yearly weather and climate in Medan, Indonesia
The yearly weather in Medan runs from around 22°C in January to 31°C in July. July is the driest month at 23 rainy days; November the wettest at 30. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.
Sunshine
Expect up to 9.3 hours of clear skies in Feb, but only 6.5 hours in Nov. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Nov (589mm over 30 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 7°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Medan, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 2984°2272°28Jan
- 2985°2373°26Feb
- 3086°2373°28Mar
- 3087°2374°28Apr
- 3187°2475°29May
- 3087°2374°27Jun
- 3187°2374°23Jul
- 3086°2373°28Aug
- 3086°2373°29Sep
- 3086°2373°29Oct
- 2984°2373°30Nov
- 2883°2373°30Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jul is typically driest at 23 days (256mm); Nov the wettest at 30 days (589mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°C | 22°C | 28 | 325mm |
| Feb | 29°C | 23°C | 26 | 250mm |
| Mar | 30°C | 23°C | 28 | 285mm |
| Apr | 30°C | 23°C | 28 | 343mm |
| May | 31°C | 24°C | 29 | 373mm |
| Jun | 30°C | 23°C | 27 | 330mm |
| Jul | 31°C | 23°C | 23 | 256mm |
| Aug | 30°C | 23°C | 28 | 418mm |
| Sep | 30°C | 23°C | 29 | 387mm |
| Oct | 30°C | 23°C | 29 | 496mm |
| Nov | 29°C | 23°C | 30 | 589mm |
| Dec | 28°C | 23°C | 30 | 518mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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