Climate Insights for Palembang

The climate in Palembang is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,631 mm of precipitation falls per year. Palembang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Palembang sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Palembang is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 103.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Palembang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Palembang sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Palembang has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Palembang has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Palembang is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,631 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 219 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 309 mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 111 mm. That's 198 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Palembang is a very wet location, receiving approximately 103.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.6 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 12.2 in of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4.4 in. That's 7.8 in less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Palembang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Palembang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Palembang 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 Palembang 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.