Pulau Merah Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Pulau Merah, Indonesia, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 31°C (88°F), peaking in November at 32°C (90°F) and dipping in August to 30°C (86°F).
With around 1215 mm (48 in) of annual rainfall, Pulau Merah has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed — the city has distinct dry (May to October) and wet (December to March) seasons. The wettest month is January. Sunshine peaks in September, when the city sees around 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Pulau Merah
With minimal seasonal shifts, Pulau Merah experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in November. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 30°C (86°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 27°C (81°F) in November to 24°C (75°F) in August.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Pulau Merah
Pulau Merah has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1215 mm (48 in) of rainfall per year. Pulau Merah can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 307 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1.9 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Pulau Merah Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Pulau Merah
Pulau Merah can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of September under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in April, with only 5.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Pulau Merah by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Pulau Merah.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 86%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Pulau Merah 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Pulau Merah
With its warm weather, Pulau Merah experiences temperatures from 30°C (86°F) to 32°C (90°F) throughout the year. May, June, July, August, September, October and November offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.
Note that January, February, March and December make up the rainy season, with heavier precipitation expected. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
