Best Time to Visit Medan
Indonesia · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, January and February is the best time to visit Medan. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 28°C and 30°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over September to December; October is the wettest month with about 278 mm (10.9 in) of rain. May is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Medan weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C 83°F | 23°C 74°F | 155 mm | 22 | 88% | 1.6 | Poor 2.2 |
| February | 29°C 85°F | 23°C 74°F | 93 mm | 16 | 86% | 2.6 | Poor 4 |
| March | 30°C 86°F | 24°C 75°F | 138 mm | 21 | 85% | 2.2 | Poor 2.1 |
| April | 30°C 86°F | 24°C 76°F | 122 mm | 22 | 85% | 1.6 | Poor 1.7 |
| May | 30°C 87°F | 25°C 76°F | 182 mm | 25 | 84% | 1.2 | Poor 1.6 |
| June | 30°C 86°F | 24°C 75°F | 131 mm | 21 | 83% | 1.7 | Poor 2 |
| July | 30°C 86°F | 24°C 74°F | 151 mm | 22 | 83% | 1.6 | Poor 2 |
| August | 30°C 86°F | 24°C 75°F | 198 mm | 25 | 83% | 1.2 | Poor 2 |
| September | 30°C 85°F | 24°C 75°F | 233 mm | 26 | 84% | 0.9 | Poor 1.9 |
| October | 29°C 85°F | 24°C 75°F | 278 mm | 28 | 86% | 0.8 | Poor 1.8 |
| November | 29°C 84°F | 24°C 74°F | 244 mm | 29 | 88% | 0.6 | Poor 1.8 |
| December | 28°C 83°F | 24°C 74°F | 268 mm | 28 | 89% | 0.9 | Poor 2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Medan?
The best time to visit Medan is January and February, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Medan?
May is the hottest month in Medan, with an average high of 30°C (87°F).
What is the coldest month in Medan?
January is the coldest month in Medan, with an average low of 23°C (74°F).
What is the rainiest month in Medan?
October is the wettest month, with about 278 mm (10.9 in) of rain. February is the driest, with 93 mm (3.7 in).
When is the rainy season in Medan?
The rainy season in Medan is September to December.
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