Climate normals · 1970–2000
Palembang Climate
Palembang is a city in Indonesia (32) with a population of about 1,801,367. Its average annual temperature is 27.3°C (81°F), with roughly 2549 mm of rain per year.
27.3°C
Avg Temp
2549
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Palembang Climate
Palembang has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F) and receives about 2549 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.3°C
Avg Temp
2549
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 266 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 239 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 301 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 274 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 200 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 141 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 100 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 105 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 120 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 195 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 278 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 330 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 Palembang
The most comfortable months to visit Palembang are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Palembang are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Palembang, Indonesia has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C and about 2549 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Palembang average about 32°C (89°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.