Climate Insights for Pleiku

The climate in Pleiku is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1932mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 358mm 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Pleiku sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 33°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Pleiku is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1932mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 161mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 358mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4mm. That's 354mm 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 relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Pleiku, which began on June 21, 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 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 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 41mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°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.