Best time to visit Medan: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Medan are Jan, Feb and Mar.
Best months
Jan, Feb and Mar
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul and Aug
Off season
Oct, Nov and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 22.5°C – 28.8°C
Rain: 444mm
Sunshine: 7.8h/day
Visit score: 7.2/10
Feb
BestTemp: 22.6°C – 29.6°C
Rain: 296mm
Sunshine: 9.1h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Mar
BestTemp: 22.8°C – 30.3°C
Rain: 306mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Apr
Temp: 23.3°C – 30.4°C
Rain: 352mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 5.7/10
May
Temp: 23.7°C – 31°C
Rain: 391mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jun
Temp: 23.3°C – 31.3°C
Rain: 268mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jul
Temp: 23.3°C – 31.8°C
Rain: 218mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Aug
Temp: 23°C – 30.4°C
Rain: 465mm
Sunshine: 8.5h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Sep
Temp: 23.2°C – 30.4°C
Rain: 396mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Oct
Temp: 23°C – 29.9°C
Rain: 547mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Nov
Temp: 23°C – 29.2°C
Rain: 622mm
Sunshine: 6.4h/day
Visit score: 5.3/10
Dec
Temp: 23.1°C – 29°C
Rain: 490mm
Sunshine: 7.4h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
When to go, and when not to
January, February and March stand out as Medan's best months to visit, according to a three-year climate average. January combines a high of 28.8C, a low of 22.5C, 444mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sunshine a day, while February and March see less rain, at 296mm and 306mm respectively, with more sunshine, at 9.1 and 8.8 hours a day.
Peak season also includes July and August, when temperatures climb to a high of 31.8C in July and rainfall picks up again to 465mm in August, meaning larger crowds arrive during some of the year's warmer, wetter days. The off-season months of October, November and December are quieter and cheaper, but they bring the heaviest rain of the year, with November averaging 622mm, so travelers should expect frequent showers if visiting during this window.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.