The best times to visit Parapat for ideal weather are

June 11th to July 15th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Parapat Travel Info

Weather in Parapat

Temperature

Average temperatures in Parapat vary barely at all. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot all year with a chance of rain throughout most of the year. The area is far less temperate than some — in the 3rd percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Parapat, the hottest months are June, May, and then April. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid June where highs are regularly around 92.8°F (33.8°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 75.4°F (24.1°C) at night.

Parapat Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Parapat Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Parapat Perceived Temperature (F)

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Parapat Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Parapat Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 88.4 80.3 73.7
Feb 90 81.2 73.5
Mar 91.2 81.8 74.3
Apr 91.4 82.3 75.1
May 91.8 82.5 75.4
Jun 92.4 82.9 75.2
Jul 91.5 82 74.7
Aug 90.2 81.2 74.3
Sep 89.9 80.9 74.2
Oct 89.1 80.8 74.4
Nov 88.4 80.5 74.5
Dec 87.7 80.3 74.3

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 31.3 26.8 23.2
Feb 32.2 27.3 23.1
Mar 32.9 27.7 23.5
Apr 33 27.9 23.9
May 33.2 28.1 24.1
Jun 33.6 28.3 24
Jul 33.1 27.8 23.7
Aug 32.3 27.3 23.5
Sep 32.2 27.2 23.4
Oct 31.7 27.1 23.6
Nov 31.3 26.9 23.6
Dec 30.9 26.8 23.5

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Parapat are June, February, and then April. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early February. For example, on the week of February 5th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early November with an average of 4 days of significant precipitation the week of November 5th.

When can you find snow in Parapat? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Parapat.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Parapat (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 22% 0 4.2
Feb 16% 0 2.5
Mar 24% 0 5.3
Apr 22% 0 5.5
May 33% 0 9.7
Jun 15% 0 2.6
Jul 27% 0 8.1
Aug 34% 0 7.8
Sep 34% 0 8.4
Oct 39% 0 9.5
Nov 41% 0 8.3
Dec 29% 0 6

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 22 0 10.7
Feb 16 0 6.4
Mar 24 0 13.5
Apr 22 0 14
May 33 0 24.6
Jun 15 0 6.6
Jul 27 0 20.6
Aug 34 0 19.8
Sep 34 0 21.3
Oct 39 0 24.1
Nov 41 0 21.1
Dec 29 0 15.2

 

Humidity and Wind

Parapat has some very humid months, and high humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is June (72.4% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (79.8%).

Wind in Parapat is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is February, followed by March and August. February’s average wind speed of around 3.1 knots (3.6 MPH or 5.8 KPH) is considered “light air.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid March where average top sustained speeds reach 11.8 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Parapat.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 2.9 Barely noticeable 9.7 Gentle breeze
Feb 3.1 Barely noticeable 10.7 Gentle breeze
Mar 3.1 Barely noticeable 11.5 Gentle breeze
Apr 2.8 Barely noticeable 10.6 Gentle breeze
May 3 Barely noticeable 11.1 Gentle breeze
Jun 3 Barely noticeable 11 Significant breeze
Jul 3 Barely noticeable 10.8 Gentle breeze
Aug 3 Barely noticeable 10.6 Gentle breeze
Sep 3 Barely noticeable 10.4 Gentle breeze
Oct 2.8 Barely noticeable 10 Gentle breeze
Nov 2.9 Barely noticeable 10 Gentle breeze
Dec 2.9 Barely noticeable 9.2 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 76.2%
Feb 73.5%
Mar 73.1%
Apr 74.6%
May 75.4%
Jun 72.4%
Jul 73.5%
Aug 76.6%
Sep 77.3%
Oct 78.2%
Nov 79.1%
Dec 79.8%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Parapat?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for Indonesia; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 14, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Parapat, Indonesia is July, followed by October and May. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Parapat in September. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 18.4 in September means 18.4% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Parapat Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 92.6°F (33.7°C) and 90.4°F (32.4°C) with similar temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 7 to 10 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the slowest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see moderate precipitation with 5 to 10 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Parapat, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 90.1°F (32.3°C) and 87.8°F (31°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a good amount: 10 to 12 days per month. Tourism is the second busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be slightly higher priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Parapat to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 90.5°F (32.5°C) and 87.1°F (30.6°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 4 to 9 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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