When to go · Medan

Medan in April

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (drier); city is a year-round stop). Across Indonesia: Rains ease; green rice terraces; shoulder prices.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 14
Crowds: Medium; Indonesia overall
Prices: Medium; Indonesia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodIndonesia month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (drier); city is a year-round stop). Across Indonesia: Rains ease; green rice terraces; shoulder prices.

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MedanHighs around 32.8 °C (91 °F), lows around 24.1 °C (75 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 91 °F (32.8 °C), lows around 75 °F (24.1 °C), rain on about 14 days
Sumatra, Indonesia · Medan, Lake Toba, Bukit Lawang, Padangrainy
Wet most of the year, driest Jun–Aug in the north; haze from fires possible Aug–Oct.

Indonesia overall: Rains ease; green rice terraces; shoulder prices.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Medan, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 32.8 °C (91 °F)91 °F (32.8 °C)
May: 32.8 °C (91 °F)91 °F (32.8 °C)
Night low
Apr: 24.1 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24.1 °C)
May: 24.4 °C (76 °F)76 °F (24.4 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 14 (better)
May: 15
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0

April: Outside the best window (May–Sep (drier); city is a year-round stop). Across Indonesia: Rains ease; green rice terraces; shoulder prices.

May: Inside Medan's best window: May–Sep (drier); city is a year-round stop.

Medan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.