Best Time to Visit Pekanbaru
Indonesia · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Pekanbaru is June and July, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 29°C and 30°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over November and December; November is the wettest month with about 341 mm (13.4 in) of rain. May is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Pekanbaru weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C 84°F | 23°C 74°F | 224 mm | 22 | 90% | 1.2 | Poor 1.7 |
| February | 29°C 85°F | 23°C 74°F | 172 mm | 19 | 89% | 1.8 | Poor 1.7 |
| March | 29°C 85°F | 24°C 74°F | 264 mm | 24 | 90% | 2.1 | Poor 1.7 |
| April | 29°C 85°F | 24°C 75°F | 283 mm | 26 | 91% | 1.8 | Poor 1.5 |
| May | 29°C 85°F | 24°C 76°F | 228 mm | 22 | 92% | 2 | Poor 1.4 |
| June | 29°C 84°F | 24°C 74°F | 191 mm | 19 | 91% | 2.8 | Poor 2.1 |
| July | 29°C 84°F | 23°C 74°F | 163 mm | 18 | 90% | 2.8 | Poor 2.1 |
| August | 29°C 85°F | 23°C 74°F | 198 mm | 20 | 90% | 2.6 | Poor 2 |
| September | 30°C 85°F | 23°C 74°F | 222 mm | 21 | 89% | 2 | Poor 1.7 |
| October | 30°C 85°F | 24°C 74°F | 283 mm | 25 | 90% | 1.5 | Poor 1.4 |
| November | 29°C 84°F | 24°C 74°F | 341 mm | 27 | 91% | 0.9 | Poor 1.4 |
| December | 29°C 83°F | 23°C 74°F | 298 mm | 26 | 92% | 0.8 | Poor 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pekanbaru?
The best time to visit Pekanbaru is June and July, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Pekanbaru?
September is the hottest month in Pekanbaru, with an average high of 30°C (85°F).
What is the coldest month in Pekanbaru?
January is the coldest month in Pekanbaru, with an average low of 23°C (74°F).
What is the rainiest month in Pekanbaru?
November is the wettest month, with about 341 mm (13.4 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 163 mm (6.4 in).
When is the rainy season in Pekanbaru?
The rainy season in Pekanbaru is November and December.
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