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Palembang weather in March (South Sumatra, Indonesia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Palembang this March? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In March, Palembang tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 32°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 24°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Palembang in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 309 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 133 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Palembang. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palembang, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 309 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Indonesia in March

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

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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

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