Pekanbaru Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia is 33°C (91°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Pekanbaru compares to cities worldwide.

With minimal seasonal shifts, Pekanbaru experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in May to a very warm 32°C (90°F) in December. At night, temperatures range from 24°C (75°F) in May to 23°C (73°F) in December.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Pekanbaru by month:

Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Pekanbaru's average annual maximum temperature is 33°C (91°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.

Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.

Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.

Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Pekanbaru's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Pekanbaru climate page.