Climate of Bengkulu, Indonesia
Area-weighted average across Bengkulu. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Bengkulu, a subdivision of Indonesia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.6°C / 74.5°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in May, with rainfall from 144 mm / 5.7 in to 339 mm / 13.3 in depending on the season (3039 mm / 119.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.6°C74.5°F | 313 mm12.3″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.8°C74.8°F | 257 mm10.1″ | Tropical |
| March | 24°C75.2°F | 287 mm11.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.4°C75.9°F | 284 mm11.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.5°C76.1°F | 214 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.1°C75.4°F | 151 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.8°C74.8°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.8°C74.8°F | 175 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 23.8°C74.8°F | 231 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.1°C75.4°F | 314 mm12.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.9°C75°F | 339 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.7°C74.7°F | 330 mm13″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bengkulu?
Bengkulu, Indonesia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is May at 24.5°C / 76.1°F, and the driest is July at 144 mm / 5.7 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Bengkulu?
Bengkulu, Indonesia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.6°C / 74.5°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 3039 mm / 119.6 in, with the wettest month being November (339 mm / 13.3 in) and the driest July (144 mm / 5.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Bengkulu?
The hottest month in Bengkulu is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.5°C / 76.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Bengkulu?
The coldest month in Bengkulu is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
When does it rain most in Bengkulu?
The wettest month in Bengkulu is November, averaging about 339 mm / 13.3 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 144 mm / 5.7 in.