Best Time to Visit Binjai, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Binjai.
Binjai does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (April, 27.2°C / 81°F) and driest (February, 116 mm / 4.6 in) months. The drier stretch runs through June–August and January–April; the wetter half falls in May and September–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in December to 27.2°C / 81°F in April, with rainfall from 116 mm / 4.6 in (February) to 340 mm / 13.4 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Binjai, North Sumatra, Indonesia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Binjai's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 26.5°C79.7°F | 116 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.9°C80.4°F | 153 mm6″ | Tropical |
| January | 25.8°C78.4°F | 151 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
No month at Binjai matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Binjai?
Binjai doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~116 mm / 4.6 in) and April (warmest, 27.2°C / 81°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Indonesia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Binjai?
The rainy season at Binjai, North Sumatra runs through May and September–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 226 mm / 8.9 in. The wettest single month is October (340 mm / 13.4 in).
What is the driest month in Binjai?
The driest month in Binjai is February, averaging about 116 mm / 4.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.5°C / 79.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Binjai?
The least comfortable months for travel to Binjai — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 340 mm / 13.4 in in October, and the coldest month averages 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
Is Binjai climate different from Indonesia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Binjai figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Indonesia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Binjai specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.