Climate Insights for Medan

The climate in Medan is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,256 mm of precipitation falls per year. Medan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Medan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Medan is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 128.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Medan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Medan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Medan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Medan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Medan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,256 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 271 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 415 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 153 mm. That's 262 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Medan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 128.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 16.3 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6 in. That's 10.3 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Medan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Medan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Medan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Medan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.