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Pariaman
Skip unless you have a free half-day from Padang for a quiet beach and the annual Tabuik festival; one night is enough.
Pariaman is a small coastal city 56 km north of Padang, known for its beaches and the annual Tabuik festival. Most travellers use it as a half-day or one-night stop from Padang or Bukittinggi. The city has a relaxed pace, a few beach spots and a handful of hotels, but no major sights that demand a longer stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Sep (dry season)
- avoid Nov–Jan (rainy season)
- Airport
- PDG
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pariaman110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pariaman, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyPariaman is generally safe; watch for traffic on the main road and strong currents at the beach.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118/119 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPDG Minangkabau International Airport (About 25 km (16 mi) from Pariaman; taxi or ride-hail about 40 min).PDG Minangkabau International Airport (About 16 mi (25 km) from Pariaman; taxi or ride-hail about 40 min).
- Getting aroundPariaman is walkable in the centre; for beaches outside town, use ojek (motorcycle taxi) or a rented scooter.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a warungRp5,000–10,000
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRp150,000
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRp250,000
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRp400,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp250,000 · Mid Rp450,000 · High Rp800,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PDG Minangkabau International Airport (About 25 km (16 mi) from Pariaman; taxi or ride-hail about 40 min)PDG Minangkabau International Airport (About 16 mi (25 km) from Pariaman; taxi or ride-hail about 40 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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May
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Nov (20 rain days), driest Jun (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pariaman: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Mar
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23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Pariaman is walkable in the centre; for beaches outside town, use ojek (motorcycle taxi) or a rented scooter. Ride-hail apps (Gojek, Grab) operate.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1–1.5 h
Bus or shared taxi from Pariaman terminal, about 1 h
For food, museums and the harbour.
Door to door: 3 h
Bus via Padang Panjang, about 2.5 h
A long day; better to stay overnight.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre near Gandoriah Beach
Walking distance to the main beach and a few warungs; most hotels are here.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp200,000–350,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp350,000–600,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp600,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 1 night × Rp500,000 | Rp500,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp450,000 | Rp900,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp700,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,400,000≈ US$90 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Nasi Padang meal | Rp20,000–40,000 |
| Coffee at a warung | Rp5,000–10,000 |
| Bottle of water (600 ml) | Rp3,000–5,000 |
| Ojek ride within town | Rp10,000–20,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tabuik festival draws crowds; book accommodation weeks ahead if visiting during Muharram.
- Beaches can have strong currents; ask locals before swimming.
- Limited ATMs in the centre; bring cash from Padang.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118/119
- General emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance118/119
- General emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Padang → Pariaman (bus): about Rp30,000–50,000, about 1 h
- Airport → Pariaman (taxi): about Rp150,000–250,000, about 40 min
Say or show
- Halo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-seeh)
- Berapa? — How much? (buh-rah-pah)
- Enak — Delicious (eh-nahk)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pariaman. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (dry season) · avoid Nov–Jan (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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