Padang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Padang has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Padang remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in May, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 31°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 23°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Padang is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2836 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 352 mm of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 145 mm over 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Padang Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Padang varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 6.9 hours of daily sun in June, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 28°C in January to 29°C in March.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Padang.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 79%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Padang
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Padang in Indonesia
Padang has high temperatures year round ranging between 31°C and 33°C.The average rainfall figures in Padang 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. If we needed to pick one month we would choose June which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
May has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 352 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 145 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 208 hours of sunshine.
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.
