What’s the climate like in Medan?
The current climate of Medan features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Medan in recent years was 37°C in April 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in June 2021.
On average, Medan receives 2132 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Indonesia? Check out the weather and climate in places like Java, Gili Air, or have a look at other destinations in Indonesia.
Best time to visit Medan?
The best time to visit Medan for pleasant to warm weather is January through July. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Medan.
Climate Table of Medan
The climate table of Medan shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 117 | 95 | 132 | 70 | 160 | 146 | 153 | 178 | 264 | 311 | 240 | 266 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in December
- Precipitation: 2132 mm per year, averaging 178 mm per month
- Driest months: 70 mm in April, 95 mm in February and 117 mm in January
- Wettest months: 311 mm in October, 266 mm in December and 264 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Medan
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Medan, Indonesia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Medan
This graph shows how much precipitation Medan, Indonesia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Medan
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Medan, Indonesia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Medan
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Medan, Indonesia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Medan
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Medan, Indonesia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Medan by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Medan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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