AI-generatedPekanbaru at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug, Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,530 h
- Rain a year
- 2,388 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in Pekanbaru
Pekanbaru 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 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 32 °C. With around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year, Pekanbaru is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 5.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Pekanbaru
The best time to visit Pekanbaru is from July to August and from November to February. From March to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is November with 280 mm of precipitation.
Pekanbaru through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pekanbaru in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 33–34 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Pekanbaru in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 33–34 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Pekanbaru in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Pekanbaru in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 72 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
Mar – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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 – August, November – February
Keep in mindPeak heatFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5718:03
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 05:44–06:24 · evening 17:35–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:36–05:44 · evening 18:16–18:24
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 Pekanbaru 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 | 23° | 23° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.1 h |
What is the weather like in Pekanbaru in October?
In October, Pekanbaru is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 26 days, adding up to 228 mm. On about 30 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 Pekanbaru.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 6 min05:57 – 18:03
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 90 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %24 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- 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 Pekanbaru
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January has the better holiday weather in Pekanbaru: score 20 against 15. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. January has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 15 | 20better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 hbetter | 3.1 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 24better |
| Rainfall | 228 mm | 217 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Pekanbaru month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January32° · 3.1 h
In January, Pekanbaru 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 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 217 mm. On about 28 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 Pekanbaru – and yet one of the best months here.
Pekanbaru in January17February33° · 3.9 h
In February, Pekanbaru is hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 21 days, adding up to 160 mm. On about 28 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 Pekanbaru – and yet one of the best months here.
Pekanbaru in February14March33° · 4.1 h
In March, Pekanbaru is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 212 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pekanbaru.
Pekanbaru in March15April34° · 4.6 h
In April, Pekanbaru 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. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 234 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pekanbaru.
Pekanbaru in April14May34° · 5.1 h
In May, Pekanbaru is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 181 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 Pekanbaru.
Pekanbaru in May15June34° · 4.9 h
In June, Pekanbaru is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 134 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pekanbaru.
Pekanbaru in June17July33° · 5.0 h
In July, Pekanbaru is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 122 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pekanbaru – and yet one of the best months here.
Pekanbaru in July17August33° · 4.6 h
In August, Pekanbaru is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 22 days, adding up to 168 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pekanbaru – and yet one of the best months here.
Pekanbaru in August15September33° · 3.8 h
In September, Pekanbaru is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 192 mm. 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 Pekanbaru.
Pekanbaru in September15October33° · 3.9 h
In October, Pekanbaru is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 26 days, adding up to 228 mm. On about 30 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 Pekanbaru.
Pekanbaru in October18November33° · 4.0 h
In November, Pekanbaru is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 280 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 Pekanbaru – and yet one of the best months here.
Pekanbaru in November19December32° · 3.4 h
In December, Pekanbaru 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 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 261 mm. On about 29 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 Pekanbaru – and yet one of the best months here.
Pekanbaru in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pekanbaru
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 September (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 | 20 | 32° | 23° | 3.1 h | 24 | 217 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 33° | 23° | 3.9 h | 21 | 160 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 33° | 23° | 4.1 h | 26 | 212 |
| AprilApr | 15 | 34° | 24° | 4.6 h | 27 | 234 |
| MayMay | 14 | 34° | 24° | 5.1 h | 24 | 181 |
| JuneJun | 15 | 34° | 24° | 4.9 h | 19 | 134 |
| JulyJul | 17 | 33° | 23° | 5.0 h | 19 | 122 |
| AugustAug | 17 | 33° | 23° | 4.6 h | 22 | 168 |
| SeptemberSep | 15 | 33° | 23° | 3.8 h | 23 | 192 |
| OctoberOct | 15 | 33° | 23° | 3.9 h | 26 | 228 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 33° | 23° | 4.0 h | 27 | 280 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 32° | 23° | 3.4 h | 27 | 261 |
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
0.52° N, 101.44° E · 19 m · Asia/Jakarta
Sunshine hours in Pekanbaru
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 3.9 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Pekanbaru, 32 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Pekanbaru: 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, Pekanbaru has about 26 rainy days with 228 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Pekanbaru
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 September (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 Pekanbaru
How breezy and how cloudy Pekanbaru 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 Pekanbaru typically peaks at 7 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 90 % of the sky over Pekanbaru: mostly overcast, with about 3.9 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 Pekanbaru
How often the day gets hot in Pekanbaru (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, Pekanbaru has about 30 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 Pekanbaru
Weather for your travel dates
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Pekanbaru 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.
Pekanbaru has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 20) and its weakest during May half-term (score 14).
- 15
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 14
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 17
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 15
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
PoorBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 25 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 30 min
- Distance
- 10,780 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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Pekanbaru vs Padang
In October Padang has the better holiday weather (score 50 vs 15). During the day Padang is 8 °C cooler than Pekanbaru. Padang gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Pekanbaru | Padang |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 15 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 25° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 29° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 26 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug, Nov – Feb | Jul – Feb |
Through the year
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In October, Pekanbaru ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Senggigi32°29°79
- 3Kuta29°27°76
- 4Sanur29°28°76
- 5Nusa Dua29°27°76
- 6Gili Air32°29°76
- 7Nusantara31°29°62
- 8Denpasar28°27°59
- 29PekanbaruThis page33°15
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Frequently asked questions about Pekanbaru
When is the best time to visit Pekanbaru?
The best time to visit Pekanbaru is from July to August and from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Pekanbaru?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 32 °C.
When does it rain most in Pekanbaru?
The wettest month is November with 280 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 122 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pekanbaru get?
Pekanbaru gets around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 5.1 hours a day; in January there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Pekanbaru in?
Pekanbaru is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pekanbaru?
A nonstop flight from London to Pekanbaru takes about 13 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,780 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 20) and its weakest during May half-term (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 15, May half-term 14, summer holidays 17, October half-term 15, Christmas holidays 20.