Palembang Weather in December

What's the weather like in Palembang (South Sumatra) in December 2024?

The climate in Palembang during December can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

December is in the summer in Palembang and is typically the 2nd 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.

Palembang weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.2°C 86.4°F
Nightly temperature 23°C 73.4°F
Average temperature 26.6°C 79.9°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 310 mm 12.2 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 28.8°C 83.9°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

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.

December temperatures in Palembang

Palembang average temperature in December

December rainfall

Palembang average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Palembang average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Palembang in December 2024.

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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
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