Climate of Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia
Point-value climate at Pekanbaru (Riau, Indonesia). Population approximately 799,000.
Located in Riau, Indonesia, Pekanbaru has a tropical climate. Population approximately 799,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.6°C / 79.9°F in January to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in May, with rainfall varying from 153 mm / 6 in (July) to 330 mm / 13 in (November) — about 2715 mm / 106.9 in across the year. Pekanbaru is the capital of Riau. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pekanbaru's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6°C79.9°F | 193 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 27°C80.6°F | 201 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.2°C81°F | 254 mm10″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.4°C81.3°F | 261 mm10.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.5°C81.5°F | 218 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.4°C81.3°F | 156 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.9°C80.4°F | 153 mm6″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.8°C80.2°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.8°C80.2°F | 226 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.8°C80.2°F | 274 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.7°C80.1°F | 330 mm13″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.6°C79.9°F | 289 mm11.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Pekanbaru's warmest month is May at an average of 27.5°C / 81.5°F, and its driest month is July with about 153 mm / 6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru, in Riau, Indonesia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.6°C / 79.9°F in January to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 2715 mm / 106.9 in, with the wettest month being November (330 mm / 13 in) and the driest July (153 mm / 6 in).
What is the average temperature in Pekanbaru in May?
The average temperature in Pekanbaru in May is 27.5°C / 81.5°F, with rainfall of about 218 mm / 8.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Pekanbaru?
The driest month in Pekanbaru is July, with about 153 mm / 6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.9°C / 80.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Pekanbaru?
The wettest month in Pekanbaru is November, with approximately 330 mm / 13 in of average monthly rainfall.