When to go · Banda Aceh
Banda Aceh, month by month
The best months for Banda Aceh: Jun, Jul, Aug. Months to avoid: Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (driest)). Across Indonesia: Wettest month in Bali and Java; Jakarta floods; Raja Ampat good.31 °C / 23 °C, 14 rain days88 °F / 73 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (driest)). Across Indonesia: Rain continues; Chinese New Year; Ramadan may start (check).32 °C / 23 °C, 11 rain days90 °F / 73 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (driest)). Across Indonesia: Nyepi shuts Bali for 24 h and Idul Fitri travel peaks in 2026 (both check).32 °C / 23 °C, 12 rain days90 °F / 73 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (driest)). Across Indonesia: Rains ease; green rice terraces; shoulder prices.32 °C / 24 °C, 13 rain days90 °F / 75 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (driest)). Across Indonesia: Dry season starts; good for Komodo, Bromo and Bali.32 °C / 24 °C, 12 rain days90 °F / 75 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Banda Aceh's best window: Jun–Aug (driest).32 °C / 23 °C, 9 rain days90 °F / 73 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Banda Aceh's best window: Jun–Aug (driest).32 °C / 23 °C, 8 rain days90 °F / 73 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Banda Aceh's best window: Jun–Aug (driest).32 °C / 23 °C, 9 rain days90 °F / 73 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (driest)). Across Indonesia: Dry, fewer crowds; the sweet spot.31 °C / 23 °C, 11 rain days88 °F / 73 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (driest)). Across Indonesia: Still mostly dry; first storms late in the month.31 °C / 23 °C, 14 rain days88 °F / 73 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Dec (wettest); Ramadan for daytime eating.30 °C / 23 °C, 16 rain days86 °F / 73 °F, 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Dec (wettest); Ramadan for daytime eating.30 °C / 23 °C, 16 rain days86 °F / 73 °F, 16 rain daysCrowds: High