When to go · Medan
Medan, month by month
The best months for Medan: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Oct, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep (drier); city is a year-round stop). Across Indonesia: Wettest month in Bali and Java; Jakarta floods; Raja Ampat good.31.2 °C / 23.4 °C, 13 rain days88 °F / 74 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep (drier); city is a year-round stop). Across Indonesia: Rain continues; Chinese New Year; Ramadan may start (check).32 °C / 23.5 °C, 10 rain days90 °F / 74 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep (drier); city is a year-round stop). Across Indonesia: Nyepi shuts Bali for 24 h and Idul Fitri travel peaks in 2026 (both check).32.7 °C / 23.8 °C, 13 rain days91 °F / 75 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep (drier); city is a year-round stop). Across Indonesia: Rains ease; green rice terraces; shoulder prices.32.8 °C / 24.1 °C, 14 rain days91 °F / 75 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Medan's best window: May–Sep (drier); city is a year-round stop.32.8 °C / 24.4 °C, 15 rain days91 °F / 76 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Medan's best window: May–Sep (drier); city is a year-round stop.32.9 °C / 24 °C, 14 rain days91 °F / 75 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Medan's best window: May–Sep (drier); city is a year-round stop.32.7 °C / 23.6 °C, 14 rain days91 °F / 74 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Medan's best window: May–Sep (drier); city is a year-round stop.32.4 °C / 23.7 °C, 16 rain days90 °F / 75 °F, 16 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Medan's best window: May–Sep (drier); city is a year-round stop.31.9 °C / 23.5 °C, 18 rain days89 °F / 74 °F, 18 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Oct–Dec (wettest), Ramadan dates for the mosque night market.31.4 °C / 23.7 °C, 20 rain days89 °F / 75 °F, 20 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Oct–Dec (wettest), Ramadan dates for the mosque night market.31.1 °C / 23.7 °C, 19 rain days88 °F / 75 °F, 19 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Oct–Dec (wettest), Ramadan dates for the mosque night market.30.7 °C / 23.6 °C, 18 rain days87 °F / 74 °F, 18 rain daysCrowds: High