Climate Insights for Palembang

The climate in Palembang is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 327mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Palembang sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Palembang sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 24°C. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Palembang is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 327mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 33mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 8mm. That's 25mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Palembang 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 March, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Palembang, which began on June 21, 2026. Palembang sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in December at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 22 days from now.

The best time to visit Palembang is during October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°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 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.