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Palembang weather in October (South Sumatra, Indonesia)

How's the weather trend in Palembang as October approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of October in Palembang typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 34°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 24°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Palembang in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 163 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Palembang. August generally stands out with 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 183 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 163 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Indonesia in October

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

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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

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