West Java, Indonesia
Padang
Padang is a locality in West Java, Indonesia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time20:35
7.38° S, 106.85° EElevation 39 mUTC+7 · Western Indonesia Time
October: high / low27° / 24°
Rain this month244mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Padang at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:27 · 17:4712 h 21 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous92% · Moonrise 21:04Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in May
Coolest month23°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
337 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
112 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
April
Monuments nearby3+
within 102 km
Weather in Padang
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 17 km/h · humidity 92%
Today28 Oct26°24°3.8 mm
Thu29 Oct26°23°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct26°23°
Sat31 Oct26°23°
Sun1 Nov26°24°3 mm
Mon2 Nov26°23°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov26°24°
Wed4 Nov26°24°2.4 mm
Thu5 Nov26°24°12.7 mm
Fri6 Nov26°24°
When to go to Padang
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 39 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 49 | 54 | 58 | 59 | 55 | 49 | 43 | 42 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 402 | 381 | 337 | 297 | 275 | 196 | 160 | 112 | 145 | 244 | 351 | 374 |
| Wet days | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 30 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° |
What's on in Padang
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Padang
Nature around Padang
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Indonesia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Padang
Earthquakes around Padang
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950187magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record44within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Banjar 67 km ↓2009 · 66 km
6.5Kawalu 13 km ↓2017 · 147 km
6.5Cibodas 7 km ↓1985 · 71 km
6.1Banjar 92 km ↓2024 · 84 km
Towns and villages around Padang
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Citiis0.8 kmLianggunung0.8 kmBojongkasih1 kmLegokteureup1.1 kmKalapacagak1.3 kmPasirnungku1.4 kmCiawitali1.6 kmCihonje1.8 kmCilampahan1.9 kmCitapen2.3 kmLegokcau2.4 kmCikandang2.6 kmCiburial Satu2.8 kmCiroyom2.9 kmCiburial Dua3.1 kmSukarata3.5 kmSirnalega3.6 kmPameungpeuk3.7 kmCibeureum3.8 kmPinarjajar3.8 kmPojok3.8 kmSoropot4.1 kmSukamaju4.1 kmCiseureuh4.1 kmBojongkaso4.3 kmNyamplang4.3 kmCipicung4.3 kmPamoyanan4.3 kmCiseureuh4.5 kmCibadak4.6 kmDukuh4.6 kmBabakaninpres4.6 kmPasirgombong Kulon4.6 kmCimiring4.6 kmSinarbaru4.8 kmCiguyur4.8 kmCimapag Dua4.8 kmDatarbungur4.8 kmCimahi4.8 kmElangkuning4.9 kmLingkungsari4.9 kmCimapag Tiga4.9 kmCigembrong4.9 kmCileungsir5.1 kmCimapag Satu5.1 kmCioleng5.1 kmSukatani5.1 kmTipar5.3 kmPasirgombong Wetan5.3 kmSinarharapan5.4 kmBabakan Kaler5.4 kmSukamukti5.5 kmCibencoy5.5 kmCikidang5.6 kmBeber5.6 kmPuncaksawo5.7 kmCikadu5.8 kmNagrak5.8 kmGelarwangi5.9 kmRawagalih5.9 kmCiparang6.1 kmCipinang6.1 kmGelaranyar6.2 kmBabakan6.3 kmTegalsari6.3 kmPasirsereh6.4 kmCikananga Kulon6.4 kmSituwangi6.5 kmBojongsari6.5 kmMekarwangi6.5 kmGelarkubang6.6 kmCibungur6.7 kmCipada Tengah6.7 kmBojongterong6.8 kmKembangsari6.8 kmCipada Kaler6.8 kmLeweunggede6.8 kmPuncaklame6.9 kmDatargardu6.9 kmCimulia Satu6.9 km
Places near Padang
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Padang?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Padang.
What is the hottest month in Padang?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Padang?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Padang?
March is the wettest month with about 337 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Padang?
The sea is warmest in April at about 29°C and coolest in September at about 26°C.