Climate and Weather of South Sumatra, Indonesia

In Indonesia you have several regions, one of which is called South Sumatra. The most popular city in this region is Palembang, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in South Sumatra. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

High temperatures are a constant in South Sumatra, especially in Palembang, with average maximums staying above 31°C all year long.

The warmest weather in South Sumatra arrives in September, when temperatures climb to 34°C. In contrast, July sees the mercury drop to daytime highs of 31°C.

The peak of the heat usually falls in August, September and October.

Precipitation in South Sumatra varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in December with 309 mm of rain, while August stays relatively dry with 84 mm. The region experiences its rainy season during January, February, March, April, May, November and December, when monthly rainfall can range from 191 mm to 309 mm.

For those seeking sunshine, May usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of South Sumatra, Indonesia?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.