AI-generatedJambi at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug, Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,760 h
- Rain a year
- 2,472 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 21 m
Climate in Jambi
Jambi has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year, Jambi is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 5.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jambi
The best time to visit Jambi is from June to August and from December to February. The wettest month is November with 284 mm of precipitation.
Jambi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jambi in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 70 rainy days in all
Jambi in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Jambi in autumn
Mar – May
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 82 rainy days in all
Jambi in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August, December – February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:4717:55
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 05:34–06:14 · evening 17:28–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:26–05:34 · evening 18:08–18:16
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.
October in Jambi compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.2 h |
What is the weather like in Jambi in October?
In October, Jambi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 233 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jambi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 9 min05:47 – 17:55
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 87 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %34 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Jambi
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Jambi: score 29 against 23. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. January has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 29better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 hbetter | 4.1 h |
| Rainy days | 24better | 26 |
| Rainfall | 233 mm | 234 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jambi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January31° · 4.1 h
In January, Jambi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 234 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jambi – and yet one of the best months here.
Jambi in January27February32° · 4.6 h
In February, Jambi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 186 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jambi – and yet one of the best months here.
Jambi in February22March32° · 4.3 h
In March, Jambi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 266 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jambi.
Jambi in March20April33° · 4.4 h
In April, Jambi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 281 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jambi.
Jambi in April23May33° · 5.3 h
In May, Jambi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 194 mm. On about 30 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 Jambi.
Jambi in May25June33° · 5.7 h
In June, Jambi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 124 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jambi – and yet one of the best months here.
Jambi in June27July32° · 5.8 h
In July, Jambi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 117 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jambi – and yet one of the best months here.
Jambi in July25August33° · 5.7 h
In August, Jambi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 128 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jambi – and yet one of the best months here.
Jambi in August24September33° · 5.6 h
In September, Jambi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 147 mm. On about 28 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 Jambi.
Jambi in September23October32° · 4.8 h
In October, Jambi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 233 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jambi.
Jambi in October22November32° · 3.9 h
In November, Jambi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 284 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jambi.
Jambi in November25December31° · 3.6 h
In December, Jambi is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 279 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jambi – and yet one of the best months here.
Jambi in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jambi
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (23°), the warmest in May (24°). 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) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29 | 31° | 24° | 4.1 h | 26 | 234 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 32° | 23° | 4.6 h | 23 | 186 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 32° | 23° | 4.3 h | 28 | 266 |
| AprilApr | 20 | 33° | 24° | 4.4 h | 28 | 281 |
| MayMay | 23 | 33° | 24° | 5.3 h | 25 | 194 |
| JuneJun | 25 | 33° | 24° | 5.7 h | 20 | 124 |
| JulyJul | 27 | 32° | 23° | 5.8 h | 18 | 117 |
| AugustAug | 25 | 33° | 23° | 5.7 h | 18 | 128 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 33° | 23° | 5.6 h | 18 | 147 |
| OctoberOct | 23 | 32° | 23° | 4.8 h | 24 | 233 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 32° | 23° | 3.9 h | 28 | 284 |
| DecemberDec | 25 | 31° | 24° | 3.6 h | 28 | 279 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
1.60° S, 103.62° E · 21 m · Asia/Jakarta
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Jambi
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 4.8 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Jambi, 40 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Jambi: 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, Jambi has about 24 rainy days with 233 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Jambi
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Jambi
How breezy and how cloudy Jambi 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 Jambi typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 87 % of the sky over Jambi: mostly overcast, with about 4.8 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Jambi
How often the day gets hot in Jambi (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, Jambi has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Planning a trip to Jambi
Weather for your travel dates
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Jambi 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.
Jambi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 27) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 21).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 23
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 26
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 23
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
PoorBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 55 min
- Distance
- 11,120 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.
Good to know: Indonesia
- Currency
- Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
- Language
- Indonesian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +62
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Jambi vs Palembang
In October Jambi has the better holiday weather (score 23 vs 18). During the day Palembang is 1 °C warmer than Jambi.
| in October | Jambi | Palembang |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 18 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 33° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 24 | 20 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug, Dec – Feb | Jul – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Indonesia in October: the best places
In October, Jambi ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Kuta29°27°81
- 2Sabang29°29°66
- 3Nusantara31°29°65
- 4Lhoknga29°29°64
- 5Denpasar29°27°63
- 6Padang25°29°54
- 7Bukittinggi25°53
- 8Ubud30°52
- 25JambiThis page32°23
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Frequently asked questions about Jambi
When is the best time to visit Jambi?
The best time to visit Jambi is from June to August and from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Jambi?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Jambi?
The wettest month is November with 284 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 117 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jambi get?
Jambi gets around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 5.8 hours a day; in December there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Jambi in?
Jambi is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jambi?
A nonstop flight from London to Jambi takes about 13 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,120 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Jambi?
Jambi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 27) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 23, summer holidays 26, October half-term 23, Christmas holidays 27.