Palembang weather
At 4:00 AM local time it was drizzle and 26°C (79°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM (14.4 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 88%
- Chance of rain
- 22%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM (14.4 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Mar–Apr, Nov–Jan
About Palembang weather
Is it raining in Palembang right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM (14.4 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Palembang this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Palembang lately?
In the past 7 days, Palembang had 6 rainy days and 53.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Palembang?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Palembang weather by month
When is the best time to visit Palembang?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Palembang is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Nov–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (83°F) in January to 30°C (87°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Palembang?
March is the wettest month, with about 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 79 mm (3.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Palembang?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F).
Palembang 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