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Weather in August in South Sumatra

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

What is the weather like in South Sumatra in August?

South Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. August in South Sumatra generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Palembang. 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.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 84 mm in Palembang. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Palembang.

Average sunshine

The city Palembang usually sees around 152 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a closer look at August's conditions in South Sumatra, see the map below. For a more detailed look at South Sumatra's yearly weather, check out our South Sumatra climate page.

Where to go in South Sumatra in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the South Sumatra on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in South Sumatra?

Palembang

In August Palembang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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32°C 
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132 hours 
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33°C 
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152 hours 
84 mm 
11 days 
34°C 
24°C 
122 hours 
95 mm 
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Climate in Palembang

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Is August the best time to visit South Sumatra?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to South Sumatra. Typically, the climate in Palembang is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly pleasant weather in Palembang. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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