Climate Insights for Padangsidempuan

The climate in Padangsidempuan is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 183mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Padangsidempuan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between January and January.

Padangsidempuan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 7°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 7°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Padangsidempuan is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 183mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 33mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than June, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and January, totalling around 13cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.

Padangsidempuan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Padangsidempuan, which began on June 21, 2026. Padangsidempuan sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in July at around 7°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 22 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Padangsidempuan 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.