When is the best time to go to Palembang

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Palembang, Indonesia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Palembang weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Palembang are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Palembang January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 230mm 6hrs 13hrs

January is a very wet, humid month in Palembang and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palembang, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Palembang and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Palembang with around 230mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Palembang weather in January »

February

Palembang February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 235mm 6.2hrs 12.9hrs

February in Palembang is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palembang for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Palembang and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Palembang with around 235mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Palembang weather in February »

March

Palembang March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 296mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Palembang is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palembang for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Palembang and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Palembang with around 296mm 11.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Palembang weather in March »

April

Palembang April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 266mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

Palembang's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palembang for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Palembang and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Palembang with around 266mm 10.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Palembang weather in April »

May

Palembang May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 194mm 7.9hrs 12.7hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Palembang and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palembang for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Palembang and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Palembang with around 194mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Palembang weather in May »

June

Palembang June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 101mm 8hrs 13hrs

The weather in June in Palembang is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Palembang.

June is in the winter in Palembang and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Palembang with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Palembang weather in June »

July

Palembang July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 100mm 7.7hrs 12.9hrs

July in Palembang is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Palembang, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Palembang and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Palembang with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Palembang weather in July »

August

Palembang August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 85mm 8.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Palembang is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palembang, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Palembang and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Palembang with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Palembang weather in August »

September

Palembang September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 118mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs

Palembang's weather in September is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Palembang.

September is in the spring in Palembang and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Palembang with around 118mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Palembang weather in September »

October

Palembang October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 184mm 7.2hrs 12.7hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Palembang and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palembang for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Palembang and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Palembang with around 184mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Palembang weather in October »

November

Palembang November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 281mm 6.6hrs 13hrs

November in Palembang is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palembang for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Palembang and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Palembang with around 281mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Palembang weather in November »

December

Palembang December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 310mm 5.8hrs 12.9hrs

December in Palembang is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palembang for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Palembang and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Palembang with around 310mm 12.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Palembang weather in December »

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Palembang weather stats

Palembang weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32°C 89.6°F
Driest month: August 85mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: August 8.4hrs
Coldest month: January 29.5°C 85.1°F
Wettest month: December 310mm 12.2ins
Warmest sea: May 30.2°C 86.4°F
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