Medan Climate by Month
Medan has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The temperature in Medan remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 31°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 23°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Medan has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3192 mm of rainfall annually. Medan experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 377 mm in November, the wettest month, and 177 mm in February, the driest month.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
Medan experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 5.3 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 3.3 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Medan in Indonesia
Medan has high temperatures year round ranging between 31°C and 33°C.The average rainfall figures in Medan 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 377 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 177 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 160 hours of sunshine.
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