Pekanbaru Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Pekanbaru, Sumatra, Indonesia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Pekanbaru is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2610 mm (103 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The climate in Pekanbaru shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 313 mm (12 in) of precipitation during the wettest month November, distributed over 22 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 134 mm (5.3 in) of rainfall over 13 rainy days.

November, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Pekanbaru Temperature page.

Pekanbaru's average annual precipitation is 2610 mm (103 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm (16 in), making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Pekanbaru's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Pekanbaru Climate page.