With a population of 1.44 million, Palembang is the largest city in South Sumatra, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Palembang deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Palembang in May, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 330 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Palembang, with an average rainfall of 90 mm.
When flying to Palembang, you’ll arrive at Palembang Mahmud Badaruddin Ii (PLM), which is located 5 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around S$ 34 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 66 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay S$ 1.03 per litre in Palembang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 12.34 and S$ 16.45.