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Bengkulu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Bengkulu has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Bengkulu remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in May. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 24°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Bengkulu has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3174 mm of rainfall annually. Bengkulu experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 373 mm in November, the wettest month, and 175 mm in July, the driest month.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 28°C in January to 29°C in February.

Water temperature over the year

Forecast for Bengkulu

Sun   Jan 12
29°C | 24°C
W 3 m/s
1.2 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Mon   Jan 13
32°C | 23°C
W 4 m/s
15 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Tue   Jan 14
32°C | 23°C
S 4 m/s
13 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Bengkulu in Indonesia

Bengkulu has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 30°C.
The average rainfall figures in Bengkulu are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Bengkulu?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Bengkulu?
    The coolest month is September with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bengkulu?
    November tops the wettest month list with 373 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bengkulu?
    July is the driest month with 175 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.