Medan weather in August (Sumatra, Indonesia)

Thinking of visiting Medan in August? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Medan generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 33°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 23°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Medan in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 241 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 145 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Medan. February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Medan climate page with graphs.

 

Medan, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 241 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 145 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Indonesia in August

Find out more about the weather in Indonesia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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