Great Mosque of Palembang

Mosque Grand mosque in Palembang, major local Islamic center

Palembang’s Great Mosque draws interest for its historic Islamic architecture and its setting within a city known for riverside life, sultanate heritage and a busy street-food scene.

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Great Mosque of Palembang
Palembang city center, South Sumatra, Indonesia (near the Musi River)
-2.9875, 104.7600
Open daily (prayer times observed)
Free

How to Get to Great Mosque of Palembang #

Palembang is served by Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport. From the city center or riverfront, taxis and local transport are straightforward; the mosque is near main river promenades and bridges-ask for directions to ‘Masjid Agung Palembang.’

Tips for Visiting Great Mosque of Palembang #

  • Visit at sunrise for reflections on the Musi River and to observe fishermen preparing for the day.
  • Combine the mosque visit with a walk along the riverfront and the nearby Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum for broader Palembang context.

Best Time to Visit Great Mosque of Palembang #

Dry months (June-September) provide the most predictable conditions for riverside visits and mosque exploration.

Dry season
June-September · 25-33°C
Less rain and clearer skies for riverfront walks.
Wet season
October-April · 24-34°C
Afternoon downpours; the Musi River swells and looks dramatic.

Weather & Climate near Great Mosque of Palembang #

Climate

Great Mosque of Palembang's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2657 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 86 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

282 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

February

February is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (249 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

249 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (314 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

314 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (274 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

274 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

207 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

157 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

197 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

282 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

December

December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (344 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

344 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

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