Weather radar Medan
Real-time precipitation radar · Nordsumatra · Indonesia
Medan climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Medan shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30.7° | 31.7° | 32.1° | 32.3° | 32.6° | 32° | 32.2° | 31.4° | 31.5° | 31.2° | 30.6° | 30.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | 23.2° | 23.3° | 23.4° | 23.8° | 24.2° | 23.5° | 23.3° | 23.1° | 23.3° | 23.4° | 23.4° | 23.4° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 246 | 174 | 216 | 281 | 315 | 261 | 172 | 304 | 291 | 336 | 453 | 371 |
| Rainy days | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Sunshine hours | 259 | 273 | 286 | 261 | 276 | 291 | 304 | 267 | 258 | 252 | 206 | 229 |
| Humidity | 85% | 83% | 84% | 85% | 85% | 86% | 85% | 87% | 86% | 87% | 88% | 87% |
Best time to visit Medan
The best time to visit Medan is typically July. In this month the average high is 32.2°C, precipitation is 172 mm and sunshine duration is 304 hours. The annual average high is 31.5°C, total annual precipitation is 3420 mm (316 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3162 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Medan
How up to date is the weather radar for Medan?
The weather radar for Medan is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Medan?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Medan: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Medan?
The thunderstorm potential for Medan is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Medan.
What is the climate like in Medan?
Medan has an annual average high of 31.5°C. The warmest month is May (avg high 32.6°C), the coldest August (avg low 23.1°C). The wettest month is November with 453 mm, the driest July with 172 mm. Total annual precipitation is 3420 mm (316 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3162 hours.
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