AI-generatedBanda Aceh at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb
- Warmest month
- Jun · 31°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,920 h
- Rain a year
- 2,348 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Banda Aceh
Banda Aceh has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. June is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while December is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year, Banda Aceh is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:2418:24
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:11–06:52 · evening 17:57–18:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:03–06:11 · evening 18:37–18:45
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Banda Aceh in October?
In October, Banda Aceh is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 292 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Banda Aceh.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min06:24 – 18:24
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 91 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Jakarta
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Banda Aceh
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.4 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Banda Aceh ranges from 28.6 °C in January to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
In April and from October to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.5 and 30.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.6° | 28.2° | 29.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.9° | 28.5° | 29.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.4° | 28.9° | 29.9° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.8° | 29.3° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.0° | 29.5° | 30.5° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.9° | 29.4° | 30.2° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.6° | 29.2° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.5° | 29.1° | 29.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.9° | 28.6° | 29.4° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.7° | 28.3° | 29.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.6° | 28.1° | 29.1° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Banda Aceh
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.1 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Banda Aceh, 34 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Banda Aceh
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Banda Aceh: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Banda Aceh has about 24 rainy days with 292 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Banda Aceh
How breezy and how cloudy Banda Aceh is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Banda Aceh typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 91 % of the sky over Banda Aceh: mostly overcast, with about 4.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Banda Aceh
How often the day gets hot in Banda Aceh (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Banda Aceh has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Banda Aceh
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in November (24°), the warmest in May (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 54 | 29° | 24° | 28.6° | 5.9 h | 16 | 144 |
| FebruaryFeb | 59 | 29° | 24° | 28.9° | 6.4 h | 13 | 97 |
| MarchMar | 44 | 30° | 25° | 29.4° | 6.0 h | 20 | 154 |
| AprilApr | 41 | 30° | 25° | 29.8° | 5.4 h | 25 | 198 |
| MayMay | 39 | 30° | 25° | 30.0° | 5.4 h | 20 | 225 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 31° | 25° | 29.9° | 5.8 h | 15 | 117 |
| JulyJul | 43 | 31° | 25° | 29.6° | 5.6 h | 15 | 128 |
| AugustAug | 40 | 30° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.3 h | 17 | 159 |
| SeptemberSep | 39 | 30° | 25° | 29.2° | 4.7 h | 19 | 198 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 29° | 24° | 28.9° | 4.1 h | 24 | 292 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 28° | 24° | 28.7° | 3.8 h | 26 | 369 |
| DecemberDec | 48 | 28° | 24° | 28.6° | 4.6 h | 21 | 267 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
5.54° N, 95.33° E · 9 m · Asia/Jakarta
Best time to visit Banda Aceh
The best time to visit Banda Aceh is from January to February. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in May it only reaches 30.0 °C. The wettest month is November with 369 mm of precipitation.
Banda Aceh through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Banda Aceh in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Banda Aceh in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Banda Aceh in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 69 rainy days in all
Banda Aceh in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Banda Aceh for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Banda Aceh
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Banda Aceh: score 59 against 42. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is about as warm in both months. February has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 42 | 59better |
| Day high | 29° | 29° |
| Night low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 28.9° | 28.9° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 24 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 292 mm | 97 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Banda Aceh month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
54January29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In January, Banda Aceh is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 144 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Banda Aceh.
Banda Aceh in January59February29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In February, Banda Aceh is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Banda Aceh.
Banda Aceh in February44March30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In March, Banda Aceh is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 154 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Banda Aceh.
Banda Aceh in March41April30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In April, Banda Aceh is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 198 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Banda Aceh.
Banda Aceh in April39May30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In May, Banda Aceh is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 225 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Banda Aceh.
Banda Aceh in May45June31° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In June, Banda Aceh is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 117 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Banda Aceh.
Banda Aceh in June43July31° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In July, Banda Aceh is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 128 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Banda Aceh.
Banda Aceh in July40August30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In August, Banda Aceh is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 159 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Banda Aceh.
Banda Aceh in August39September30° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In September, Banda Aceh is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 198 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Banda Aceh.
Banda Aceh in September42October29° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In October, Banda Aceh is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 292 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Banda Aceh.
Banda Aceh in October45November28° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In November, Banda Aceh is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 369 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Banda Aceh.
Banda Aceh in November48December28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In December, Banda Aceh is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 267 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Banda Aceh.
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Banda Aceh vs. Patong
In October Patong has the better holiday weather (score 47 vs. 42). During the day Patong is 1 °C cooler than Banda Aceh. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Banda Aceh | Patong |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 42 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 24 | 29 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb | Jan – Mar |
Through the year
Indonesia in October: the best places
In October, Banda Aceh ranks 13 of 16 destinations in this country.
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- 2Senggigi31°29°88
- 3Kuta28°27°81
- 4Denpasar27°27°71
- 5Nusantara30°29°67
- 6Labuan Bajo29°29°65
- 7Ubud29°60
- 8Yogyakarta30°54
- 13Banda AcehThis page29°29°42
Planning a trip to Banda Aceh
Weather for your travel dates
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Banda Aceh in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Banda Aceh has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 51) and its weakest during May half-term (score 40).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,920 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Banda Aceh
When is the best time to visit Banda Aceh?
The best time to visit Banda Aceh is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Banda Aceh?
The sea temperature in Banda Aceh ranges from 28.6 °C in January to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Banda Aceh in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Banda Aceh?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. December is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Banda Aceh?
The wettest month is November with 369 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 97 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Banda Aceh get?
Banda Aceh gets around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.4 hours a day; in November there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Banda Aceh in?
Banda Aceh uses the time zone Asia/Jakarta, at UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Banda Aceh?
A nonstop flight from London to Banda Aceh takes about 12 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,920 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Banda Aceh?
Banda Aceh has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 51) and its weakest during May half-term (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 40, Summer holidays 41, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 51.
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