Climate of Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Point-value climate at Palembang (South Sumatra, Indonesia). Population approximately 1,749,000.
Located in South Sumatra, Indonesia, Palembang has a tropical climate. Population approximately 1,749,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.8°C / 80.2°F in January to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in May, with rainfall varying from 105 mm / 4.1 in (July) to 338 mm / 13.3 in (December) — about 2605 mm / 102.6 in across the year. Palembang is the capital of South Sumatra. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Palembang's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8°C80.2°F | 274 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| February | 27°C80.6°F | 245 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.2°C81°F | 309 mm12.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.7°C81.9°F | 275 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.9°C82.2°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.7°C81.9°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.4°C81.3°F | 105 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.5°C81.5°F | 110 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.5°C81.5°F | 121 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.7°C81.9°F | 196 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.3°C81.1°F | 280 mm11″ | Tropical |
| December | 27°C80.6°F | 338 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Palembang?
Palembang does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Palembang's warmest month is May at an average of 27.9°C / 82.2°F, and its driest month is July with about 105 mm / 4.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Palembang?
Palembang, in South Sumatra, Indonesia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.8°C / 80.2°F in January to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 2605 mm / 102.6 in, with the wettest month being December (338 mm / 13.3 in) and the driest July (105 mm / 4.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Palembang in May?
The average temperature in Palembang in May is 27.9°C / 82.2°F, with rainfall of about 204 mm / 8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Palembang?
The driest month in Palembang is July, with about 105 mm / 4.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.4°C / 81.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Palembang?
The wettest month in Palembang is December, with approximately 338 mm / 13.3 in of average monthly rainfall.