Climate Insights for Pekanbaru

The climate in Pekanbaru is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,441 mm of precipitation falls per year. Pekanbaru receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pekanbaru sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Pekanbaru is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 96.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Pekanbaru receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pekanbaru sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Pekanbaru has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January 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 8°C between highs and lows.Pekanbaru has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Pekanbaru is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,441 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 203 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 300 mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 119 mm. That's 181 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Pekanbaru is a very wet location, receiving approximately 96.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 11.8 in of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4.7 in. That's 7.1 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Pekanbaru 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 July, averaging 5km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Pekanbaru 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 July, averaging 3mph, 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. 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 Pekanbaru 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 Pekanbaru 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.