Medan
City in Indonesia
Medan is a city in Indonesia with a population of about 2.1 million. Located 1,414 kilometers from Jakarta, it offers visitors historical architecture such as Maimun Palace, the Grand Mosque of Medan, and Tjong A Fie Mansion.
What to see
The city features several historical sites. Visitors can explore the architecture of Maimun Palace and the Grand Mosque of Medan. Another notable site is the Tjong A Fie Mansion, which provides insight into the local history. Additionally, the Sri Mariamman Temple is located in the city.
When to go
Medan experiences consistent daily high temperatures between 28 °C and 31 °C throughout the year, with lows steady at 22 °C or 23 °C. Rainfall occurs year-round. February is relatively drier, with about 121 mm of rain over 18 days. The wettest months are September, October, and November, which see heavy rainfall on 27 to 29 days each month. Travelers may prefer the months with lower precipitation for outdoor sightseeing.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Kualanamu International Airport, located 22 kilometers from the city in Beringin.
Top sights in Medan
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 26 °C on average. The wettest is September, with about 378 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 178 | 121 | 177 | 184 | 259 | 200 | 198 | 246 | 378 | 377 | 321 | 279 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Medan (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Sri Mariamman Temple, Medan