AI-generatedPalembang at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Sep · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,510 h
- Rain a year
- 2,399 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Palembang
Palembang has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year, Palembang is rather dull; August is the sunniest month with 5.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Palembang
The best time to visit Palembang is from July to September. From August to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from November to April; the wettest month is March with 286 mm.
Palembang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Palembang in the dry season
May – Oct
Poor
- 32–34 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 110 rainy days in all
Palembang in the rainy season
Nov – Apr
Poor
- 31–33 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 166 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
Peak heat
Aug – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Nov – Apr
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: July – September
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:4217:52
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 05:29–06:09 · evening 17:24–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:21–05:29 · evening 18:04–18:13
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 Palembang compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 33° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.2 h |
What is the weather like in Palembang in October?
In October, Palembang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 183 mm. On about 29 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 Palembang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 10 min05:42 – 17:52
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 84 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %20 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- 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 Palembang
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Palembang: score 27 against 13. Daytime highs are about the same. August has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 13 | 27better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 5.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 183 mm | 89 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Palembang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January31° · 3.1 h
In January, Palembang 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 3.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 243 mm. On about 27 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 Palembang.
Palembang in January23February32° · 3.6 h
In February, Palembang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °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 is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 244 mm. On about 26 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 Palembang.
Palembang in February19March32° · 3.9 h
In March, Palembang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 286 mm. On about 30 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 Palembang.
Palembang in March18April33° · 4.4 h
In April, Palembang 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 is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 274 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 Palembang.
Palembang in April19May33° · 4.6 h
In May, Palembang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 183 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palembang.
Palembang in May20June33° · 4.5 h
In June, Palembang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 123 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 Palembang.
Palembang in June25July32° · 5.0 h
In July, Palembang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 113 mm. On about 30 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 Palembang – and yet one of the best months here.
Palembang in July27August33° · 5.4 h
In August, Palembang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 89 mm. On about 30 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 Palembang – and yet one of the best months here.
Palembang in August24September34° · 4.6 h
In September, Palembang is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 96 mm in total. On about 29 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 Palembang – and yet one of the best months here.
Palembang in September13October33° · 3.8 h
In October, Palembang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 183 mm. On about 29 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 Palembang.
Palembang in October16November33° · 3.6 h
In November, Palembang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 281 mm. On about 29 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 Palembang.
Palembang in November21December32° · 3.0 h
In December, Palembang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 284 mm. On about 28 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 Palembang.
Palembang in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Palembang
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 (15+ 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 January (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) 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 | 23 | 31° | 24° | 3.1 h | 28 | 243 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 32° | 24° | 3.6 h | 25 | 244 |
| MarchMar | 19 | 32° | 24° | 3.9 h | 29 | 286 |
| AprilApr | 18 | 33° | 24° | 4.4 h | 28 | 274 |
| MayMay | 19 | 33° | 25° | 4.6 h | 25 | 183 |
| JuneJun | 20 | 33° | 24° | 4.5 h | 20 | 123 |
| JulyJul | 25 | 32° | 24° | 5.0 h | 17 | 113 |
| AugustAug | 27 | 33° | 24° | 5.4 h | 15 | 89 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 34° | 24° | 4.6 h | 14 | 96 |
| OctoberOct | 13 | 33° | 24° | 3.8 h | 20 | 183 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 33° | 24° | 3.6 h | 27 | 281 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 32° | 24° | 3.0 h | 29 | 284 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Palembang
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 3.8 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Palembang, 31 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Palembang: 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, Palembang has about 20 rainy days with 183 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Palembang
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 and clouds in Palembang
How breezy and how cloudy Palembang 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 Palembang typically peaks at 9 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 84 % of the sky over Palembang: mostly overcast, with about 3.8 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 and humidity in Palembang
How often the day gets hot in Palembang (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, Palembang has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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 Palembang
Weather for your travel dates
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Palembang 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.
Palembang has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 26) and its weakest during October half-term (score 13).
- 18
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 19
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
- 26
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 13
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 10 min
- Distance
- 11,310 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.
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Palembang vs Bandar Lampung
In October Bandar Lampung has the better holiday weather (score 28 vs 13). During the day Bandar Lampung is 2 °C cooler than Palembang. Bandar Lampung gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Palembang | Bandar Lampung |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 13 | 28 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 29° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 20 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | Jul – Sep |
Through the year
Indonesia in October: the best places
In October, Palembang ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Nusa Dua29°27°76
- 6Gili Air32°29°76
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- 8Denpasar28°27°59
- 30PalembangThis page33°13
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Frequently asked questions about Palembang
When is the best time to visit Palembang?
The best time to visit Palembang is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Palembang?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Palembang?
The rainy season is from November to April; the wettest month is March with 286 mm. The driest month is August with 89 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Palembang get?
Palembang gets around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 5.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Palembang in?
Palembang is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Palembang?
A nonstop flight from London to Palembang takes about 14 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,310 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Palembang?
Palembang has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 26) and its weakest during October half-term (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 18, May half-term 19, summer holidays 26, October half-term 13, Christmas holidays 22.