What’s the climate like in Riau?
The current climate in Riau features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 31°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Riau in recent years was 38°C in September 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in January 2017.
On average, Riau receives 2862 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Riau?
The best time to visit Riau for mild to warm weather is January up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Riau.
Climate Table of Riau
The climate table of Riau shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 |
Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
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Precipitation (mm) | 245 | 179 | 252 | 265 | 221 | 229 | 164 | 164 | 198 | 268 | 382 | 295 |
UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in June, July, August, September and October
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in January, November and December
- Precipitation: 2862 mm per year, averaging 239 mm per month
- Driest months: 164 mm in July, August and 179 mm in February
- Wettest months: 382 mm in November, 295 mm in December and 268 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Riau
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Riau, Indonesia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Riau
This graph shows how much rainfall Riau, Indonesia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Riau
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Riau, Indonesia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Riau
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Riau, Indonesia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Riau
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Riau, Indonesia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Riau by month
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