Pekanbaru weather
At 4:00 AM local time it was cloudy and 26°C (78°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (3.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Feb, Jun–Aug. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 96%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (3.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb, Jun–AugOff season Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec
About Pekanbaru weather
Is it raining in Pekanbaru right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (3.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Pekanbaru this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Pekanbaru lately?
In the past 7 days, Pekanbaru had 6 rainy days and 66.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Pekanbaru?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Pekanbaru weather by month
When is the best time to visit Pekanbaru?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Pekanbaru is Feb, Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in December to 29°C (84°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Pekanbaru?
November is the wettest month, with about 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 162 mm (6.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Pekanbaru?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
Pekanbaru weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months