Weather in December in Riau
Thinking about venturing to Riau this December 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 December?
Riau is a region in Indonesia. December in Riau generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°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 December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Pekanbaru with an average of 281 mm to heavy rainfall in Dumai with 339 mm.For a closer look at December'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 December for the 3 most popular destinations in Riau?
Pekanbaru
In December Pekanbaru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dumai
In December Dumai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°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 December Duri generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Riau, in Indonesia.
Is December the best time to visit Riau?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Riau with often poor weather in Pekanbaru.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Pekanbaru. The weather in January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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