Climate normals · 1970–2000
Medan Climate
Medan is a city in Indonesia (26) with a population of about 2,486,283. Its average annual temperature is 26.8°C (80°F), with roughly 2498 mm of rain per year.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
2498
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Medan Climate
Medan has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F) and receives about 2498 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
2498
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 79° | 125 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 112 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 144 mm |
| April | 27° / 81° | 190 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 219 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 168 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 175 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 220 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 316 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 341 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 271 mm |
| December | 26° / 79° | 217 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Medan
The most comfortable months to visit Medan are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 33°C high). The coldest is December (near 21°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Medan are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Medan, Indonesia has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C and about 2498 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is December.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Medan average about 33°C (91°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.