Weather in August in Riau
Thinking about venturing to Riau this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Riau in August?
Riau is a region in Indonesia. August in Riau generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C 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.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Pekanbaru with an average of 170 mm to heavy rainfall in Dumai with 200 mm.For a closer look at August's conditions in Riau, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Riau's yearly weather, check out our Riau climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 3 most popular destinations in Riau?
Pekanbaru
In August Pekanbaru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Dumai
In August Dumai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Duri
In August Duri generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Riau, in Indonesia.
Is August the best time to visit Riau?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Riau with overall tolerable weather in Pekanbaru. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Riau is in June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Pekanbaru. On the other hand, the weather in January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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