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Palembang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Palembang has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Palembang temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in September to a very warm 31°C in July.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 24°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Palembang experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2544 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Palembang, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 309 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 84 mm over 11 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Palembang Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Palembang enjoys sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 5.9 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Palembang

Wed   Jan 15
29°C | 24°C
NW 3 m/s
21 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
31°C | 24°C
NW 4 m/s
9.8 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Fri   Jan 17
30°C | 24°C
W 4 m/s
12 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Palembang in Indonesia

Palembang has high temperatures year round ranging between 31°C and 33°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Palembang?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Palembang?
    The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Palembang?
    December tops the wettest month list with 309 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Palembang?
    August is the driest month with 84 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Palembang?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 177 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.