Riau weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Riau in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Riau in October?
Riau is a region in Indonesia. October in Riau generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Pekanbaru. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Pekanbaru with an average of 257 mm to heavy rainfall in Dumai with 311 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Riau in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Riau climate page.
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Popular destinations in Riau
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Average weather in Pekanbaru
In October 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 poor that month.
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Average weather in Dumai
In October 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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Average weather in Duri
In October 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 poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Riau?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Pekanbaru, October may not be the ideal time to visit Riau.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Pekanbaru. In contrast, January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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