Pekanbaru weather and climate in 2024
Day
31 °C
Night
23 °C
Sea
28 °C
Precipitation
218 mm
in month
Rainy days
15 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
5 hours
average
Humidity
84 %
Day
31 °C
Night
23 °C
Sea
28 °C
Precipitation
218 mm
in month
Rainy days
15 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
5 hours
average
Humidity
84 %
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Weather overview
Pekanbaru (Indonesia) in general has a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 31 °C (88 °F) in December to 33 °C (91 °F) in May. The driest month is June with just 11 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is November with 21 days of rain. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in May with 23 °C (73 °F), the lowest in September with 22 °C (72 °F).
January weather
The tourist season is at its beginning in Pekanbaru. The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, and the rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month too. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its minimum, with its value being 5 hours. The wind speed reaches its maximum in this month.
February weather
The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed, the value of this measure is 32 °C (90 °F) in Pekanbaru. The tourist season is close to its peak this month. The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, and the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed too. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed in this month.
March weather
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in Pekanbaru. The rainfall amount starts to rise, its value is 270 mm (10.62 in), and the beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed too in this month.
April weather
The value of the day temperature is 33 °C (91 °F) in this month in Pekanbaru. The tourist season is close to its peak.
May weather
The maximum of the day temperature is observable, with its value of 33 °C (91 °F) in Pekanbaru, and the maximum of the night temperature is observable too, with its value being 23 °C (73 °F). The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, its value is 14 days, and the rainfall amount descent's start could be observed too in this month. The minimum of the wind speed can be noticed in this month. The ongoing tourist season is noticeable.
June weather
The tourist season is taking place in June in Pekanbaru. The number of rainy days reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is 11 days, and the rainfall amount reaches its minimum too, its value is 147 mm (5.80 in). The maximum of the day length can be noticed, the value of this measure is 12 hours. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its maximum, its value is 7 hours.
July weather
The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, its value is 12 days in Pekanbaru, and the rainfall amount starts to rise too in July. The tourist season continues.
August weather
The tourist season is taking place in Pekanbaru. The minimum of the humidity is observable, the value of this measure is 82 %. The number of rainy days continues to rise, its value is 12 days.
September weather
The number of rainy days continues to rise, with its value of 15 days in Pekanbaru, while the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed in this month. The minimum of the night temperature is observable, with its value of 22 °C (72 °F). The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed in this month. The tourist season is taking place.
October weather
The wet season slowly starts in Pekanbaru. The number of rainy days continues to rise, with its value of 18 days, and the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month too, the value of this measure is 292 mm (11.48 in).
November weather
The wet season is taking place in November in Pekanbaru. The maximum of the rainfall amount is observable, its value is 318 mm (12.51 in), and the maximum of the number of rainy days can be noticed too in this month.
December weather
The wet season is taking place in Pekanbaru. The day temperature reaches its minimum. The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, and the beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed as well, its value is 18 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent, its value is 5 hours. The humidity reaches its maximum in this month.
FAQs
How windy is it in Pekanbaru in January?
An average wind scale that can be expected in Pekanbaru in January is 1. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.
What is the night temperature in Pekanbaru in February?
The average night temperature in Pekanbaru in February is 23 °C (73 °F). A very pleasant temperature for long evening walks, fun over a drink outside, or doing sports in the morning. If possible, look for a hotel with air conditioning.
Is there a dry season in March in Pekanbaru?
No, March is not a dry month in Pekanbaru, expect rain approximately 16 days in a month.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in Pekanbaru in April?
In Pekanbaru in April, we can expect 17 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 4.0 days of the week, or in general - 57 % days.
What is the sea temperature in Pekanbaru in May?
The temperature of the sea in May in Pekanbaru is 30 °C (87 °F). Really warm sea, you can spend hours in it. For people seeking refreshment, this sea temperature is too high.
What is the temperature in Pekanbaru during the day in June?
The average daily temperature in Pekanbaru in June is 33 °C (91 °F). The great temperature for lying by the sea or pool and sunbathing, everywhere else you will probably be a bit hot. Don't forget to drink during the day, in these temperatures you should hydrate yourself a lot.
Is it hot in Pekanbaru in July?
Yes, it is hot in July in Pekanbaru, although the perception of heat can be subjective. Daytime temperatures rise to 32 °C (90 °F).
Is August part of the wet season in Pekanbaru?
No, there is no wet season in Pekanbaru in August - you can expect 12 days of rain during the month.
Is September a good month to visit Pekanbaru?
September is a good month to visit Pekanbaru. The daily temperatures in this month reach pleasant 32 °C (90 °F). The seawater temperature reaches ideal 29 °C (85 °F). At night, temperatures hover around a pleasant 22 °C (72 °F).
How many hours of sun to expect in Pekanbaru in November?
In Pekanbaru in November, you can expect around 6 hours of sunshine.
What is the humidity in December in Pekanbaru?
In Pekanbaru in December, expect humidity around 85 %. This humidity is rather above average, but except for sensitive individuals, it should not be a problem.
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.