Yearly weather and climate in Palembang, Indonesia
The yearly weather in Palembang runs from around 23°C in January to 33°C in October. August is the driest month at 15 rainy days; April 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 10 hours of clear skies in Jul, but only 7.1 hours in Jan. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Dec (394mm over 29 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 Palembang, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 3085°2374°29Jan
- 3087°2374°25Feb
- 3187°2474°29Mar
- 3188°2475°30Apr
- 3188°2476°26May
- 3188°2475°23Jun
- 3188°2475°18Jul
- 3290°2474°15Aug
- 3391°2475°16Sep
- 3392°2475°16Oct
- 3289°2475°26Nov
- 3087°2475°29Dec
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. Aug is typically driest at 15 days (89mm); Apr the wettest at 30 days (383mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°C | 23°C | 29 | 377mm |
| Feb | 30°C | 23°C | 25 | 325mm |
| Mar | 31°C | 24°C | 29 | 339mm |
| Apr | 31°C | 24°C | 30 | 383mm |
| May | 31°C | 24°C | 26 | 231mm |
| Jun | 31°C | 24°C | 23 | 189mm |
| Jul | 31°C | 24°C | 18 | 117mm |
| Aug | 32°C | 24°C | 15 | 89mm |
| Sep | 33°C | 24°C | 16 | 167mm |
| Oct | 33°C | 24°C | 16 | 160mm |
| Nov | 32°C | 24°C | 26 | 290mm |
| Dec | 30°C | 24°C | 29 | 394mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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