Riau Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Riau, Indonesia in April.

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Pekanbaru Dumai Duri

Planning a getaway to Riau, Indonesia this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Riau in April

Riau, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. April in Riau generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Pekanbaru. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For specific regional insights in Riau, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Duri with an average of 250 mm (9.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Dumai with 265 mm (10 in).

Explore Riau by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Riau — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pekanbaru)

January32°C (90°F) February33°C (91°F) March33°C (91°F) April33°C (91°F) May33°C (91°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October33°C (91°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
Best Time to Visit Riau →

Best Places to Visit in Riau in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Riau.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Riau

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Riau, Indonesia?

Temperature range in Riau (April)

Precipitation variation in Riau (April)

Pekanbaru

In April Pekanbaru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
258 mm (10 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pekanbaru →

Dumai

In April Dumai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
265 mm (10 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dumai →

Duri

In April Duri generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
223 mm (8.8 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
202 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Duri →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Riau, in Indonesia.

In our records: Indonesia April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Indonesia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest April day in Indonesia reached 40°C (104°F) in Pulau Merah on April 1, 2014.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Riau in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pekanbaru 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 258 mm (10 in)
Dumai 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 265 mm (10 in)
Duri 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 250 mm (9.8 in)

Riau weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Riau, Indonesia in April?

Riau, Indonesia typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Pekanbaru average around 33°C (91°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Riau, Indonesia in April?

In Pekanbaru, the average daytime high in April is 33°C (91°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does Riau, Indonesia get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Pekanbaru records an average of 258 mm (10 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Riau, Indonesia.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Riau, Indonesia?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Riau, Indonesia due to the typically poor weather in Pekanbaru.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Pekanbaru.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Riau.

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