Climate Insights for Pleiku

The climate in Pleiku is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2161mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 411mm of rainfall. Pleiku is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Pleiku sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 32°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Pleiku is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2161mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 180mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 411mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6mm. That's 406mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Pleiku is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Pleiku, which began on March 20, 2026. Pleiku is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in March at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Pleiku is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 37mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pleiku 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.