23° to 31°
Warm & Showery
Moderate rain typical of the calmer stretch, warm and humid throughout.
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23° to 32°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, part of Medan's calmer stretch.
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23° to 33°
Calmer Stretch
Still comparatively light on rain, warm and increasingly humid.
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24° to 33°
Heat Builds
One of the warmer months, with rain ticking up slightly from March.
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24° to 33°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year on average, with rain becoming more frequent.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
24° to 33°
Calmer Stretch
Part of a second lighter window for rain, still hot and humid.
☔ Umbrella handy🥵 Heat protection
23° to 33°
Calmer Stretch
Still within the year's second lighter window for rain.
☔ Umbrella handy🥵 Heat protection
23° to 32°
Rain Builds
Rain becomes more frequent as the wetter stretch of the year approaches.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
23° to 32°
Rain Builds
Rain continues to build toward the wettest months of the year.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
23° to 31°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, with a real risk of flash flooding.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
23° to 31°
Deep Rains
Nearly as wet as October, with sustained heavy rain.
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23° to 31°
Wet Stretch
Still among the wettest months of the year, coolest month too.
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★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Medan?›
Medan's wettest stretch runs roughly from August through December, with a maximum in October, historically averaging around 259mm of rain across 16 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Medan?›
February, March, and July are historically Medan's calmer months for rain, part of two separate lighter stretches, February to April and June to July.
What is the least favorable time to visit Medan?›
October through December historically brings the most frequent, abundant rain of the year, and flash flooding is possible during the heaviest spells.
Which month has the most rain in Medan?›
October is historically the wettest month, averaging around 259mm of rain across 16 days.
Which month is the driest in Medan?›
February is historically the driest month, averaging around 89mm of rain.
How hot does Medan get?›
May is historically the hottest month of the year on average.
What should I pack for Medan during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around August through December, when rain is historically most frequent and abundant.
Does Medan get cyclones?›
Rarely, and typically not directly. Being close to the equator, Medan isn't usually affected by tropical cyclones, though storms can occasionally form in the Strait of Malacca from April to December. In a rare exception, tropical storm Vamei directly affected Sumatra in late December 2001.
Is Lake Toba near Medan?›
Yes. Lake Toba, a vast volcanic crater lake with Samosir Island at its center, is one of Indonesia's most iconic sights and a popular multi-day trip from Medan.
Can I see orangutans near Medan?›
Yes. Bukit Lawang, on the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park, is one of the best places in Sumatra to see wild and semi-wild orangutans.