Climate of Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Point-value climate at Padang (West Sumatra, Indonesia). Population approximately 855,000.
Located in West Sumatra, Indonesia, Padang has a tropical climate. Population approximately 855,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.9°C / 78.6°F in August to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in May, with rainfall varying from 243 mm / 9.6 in (February) to 447 mm / 17.6 in (November) — about 4007 mm / 157.8 in across the year. Padang is the capital of West Sumatra. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Padang's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2°C79.2°F | 330 mm13″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.3°C79.3°F | 243 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.5°C79.7°F | 311 mm12.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.6°C79.9°F | 338 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.7°C80.1°F | 287 mm11.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.4°C79.5°F | 252 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 26°C78.8°F | 316 mm12.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.9°C78.6°F | 301 mm11.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.9°C78.6°F | 362 mm14.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.1°C79°F | 432 mm17″ | Tropical |
| November | 26°C78.8°F | 447 mm17.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.1°C79°F | 388 mm15.3″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Padang?
Padang does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Padang's warmest month is May at an average of 26.7°C / 80.1°F, and its driest month is February with about 243 mm / 9.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Padang?
Padang, in West Sumatra, Indonesia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.9°C / 78.6°F in August to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 4007 mm / 157.8 in, with the wettest month being November (447 mm / 17.6 in) and the driest February (243 mm / 9.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Padang in May?
The average temperature in Padang in May is 26.7°C / 80.1°F, with rainfall of about 287 mm / 11.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Padang?
The driest month in Padang is February, with about 243 mm / 9.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.3°C / 79.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Padang?
The wettest month in Padang is November, with approximately 447 mm / 17.6 in of average monthly rainfall.