Climate of Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Point-value climate at Medan (North Sumatra, Indonesia). Population approximately 2,115,000.
Located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, Medan has a tropical climate. Population approximately 2,115,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.1°C / 79°F in December to 27.4°C / 81.3°F in May, with rainfall varying from 113 mm / 4.4 in (February) to 341 mm / 13.4 in (October) — about 2515 mm / 99 in across the year. Medan is the capital of North Sumatra. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Medan's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.3°C79.3°F | 129 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.9°C80.4°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.2°C81°F | 145 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.3°C81.1°F | 191 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.4°C81.3°F | 222 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.4°C81.3°F | 170 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 27°C80.6°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.9°C80.4°F | 221 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.6°C79.9°F | 314 mm12.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.6°C79.9°F | 341 mm13.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.3°C79.3°F | 274 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.1°C79°F | 219 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Medan?
Medan does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Medan's warmest month is May at an average of 27.4°C / 81.3°F, and its driest month is February with about 113 mm / 4.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Medan?
Medan, in North Sumatra, Indonesia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.1°C / 79°F in December to 27.4°C / 81.3°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 2515 mm / 99 in, with the wettest month being October (341 mm / 13.4 in) and the driest February (113 mm / 4.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Medan in May?
The average temperature in Medan in May is 27.4°C / 81.3°F, with rainfall of about 222 mm / 8.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Medan?
The driest month in Medan is February, with about 113 mm / 4.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.9°C / 80.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Medan?
The wettest month in Medan is October, with approximately 341 mm / 13.4 in of average monthly rainfall.