Best Time to Visit Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Medan.
Medan does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (May, 27.4°C / 81.3°F) and driest (February, 113 mm / 4.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through June–July and December–April; the wetter half falls in May and August–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 26.1°C / 79°F in December to 27.4°C / 81.3°F in May, with rainfall from 113 mm / 4.4 in (February) to 341 mm / 13.4 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Medan'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 | 26.9°C80.4°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| January | 26.3°C79.3°F | 129 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.2°C81°F | 145 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
No month at Medan matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Medan?
Medan doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~113 mm / 4.4 in) and May (warmest, 27.4°C / 81.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Indonesia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Medan?
The rainy season at Medan, North Sumatra runs through May and August–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 219 mm / 8.6 in. The wettest single month is October (341 mm / 13.4 in).
What is the driest month in Medan?
The driest month in Medan is February, averaging about 113 mm / 4.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.9°C / 80.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Medan?
The least comfortable months for travel to Medan — 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 341 mm / 13.4 in in October, and the coldest month averages 26.1°C / 79°F.
Is Medan climate different from Indonesia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Medan 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 Medan specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.