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 (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (driest)). Across Indonesia: Rain continues; Chinese New Year; Ramadan may start (check).32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 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 (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 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 (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (driest)). Across Indonesia: Dry season starts; good for Komodo, Bromo and Bali.32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Banda Aceh's best window: Jun–Aug (driest).32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Banda Aceh's best window: Jun–Aug (driest).32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Banda Aceh's best window: Jun–Aug (driest).32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (driest)). Across Indonesia: Dry, fewer crowds; the sweet spot.31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (driest)). Across Indonesia: Still mostly dry; first storms late in the month.31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Dec (wettest); Ramadan for daytime eating.30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Dec (wettest); Ramadan for daytime eating.30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: High
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Banda Aceh, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Jul: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jul: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Jun: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jul: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 9
Jul: 8 (better)
Crowds
Jun: High
Jul: High
Prices
Jun: High
Jul: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jul: 0
June: Inside Banda Aceh's best window: Jun–Aug (driest).
July: Inside Banda Aceh's best window: Jun–Aug (driest).
Banda Aceh: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.