Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia Climate Change Severity

33
Moderate
The current climate change severity in Pekanbaru is Moderate, with a 13.01% improvement in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to Aug. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C

Pekanbaru Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Pekanbaru temperature has changed by around -0.7%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Aug. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
37
133.3%
cloudyCloudy
1512
-20%
rainyRainy
214124
-42.05%
snowySnowy
00
0%
mistyMisty
16
500%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Pekanbaru has experienced measurable improvements in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 33 (within the Moderate severity category). This suggests improving climate conditions compared to previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

33/100

Moderate

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Pekanbaru experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-0.21 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

-2.68 %

Change in average humidity

-0.15 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

+4.09 %

Heatwave changed by

+1 Day

Coldwave changed by

-1 Day

Wind speeds changed by

+0.41 km/h

These indicators show reduced climate volatility, offering a valuable window to reinforce sustainable practices and strengthen long-term climate resilience. As the severity shifts toward Moderate, it is important to maintain momentum in climate adaptation efforts.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Aug.

Pekanbaru Weather Forecast 30 Days (September - October 2026)
Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Fri. 25, Sep.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon33°/23°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon5.4km/h
Sat. 26, Sep.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon30°/23°
Humidity Icon92%
Wind Icon4.7km/h
Sun. 27, Sep.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon31°/23°
Humidity Icon90%
Wind Icon6.1km/h
Mon. 28, Sep.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon33°/23°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon7.6km/h
Tue. 29, Sep.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon32°/24°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon6.1km/h
Wed. 30, Sep.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon33°/23°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon6.8km/h
Thu. 1, Oct.
mistMist
Temperature Icon33°/24°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon4.7km/h
Fri. 2, Oct.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon32°/24°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon4km/h
Sat. 3, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon31°/23°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon5.9km/h
Sun. 4, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon31°/23°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon6.4km/h
Mon. 5, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon31°/23°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon6.5km/h
Tue. 6, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon32°/23°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon5.7km/h
Wed. 7, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon32°/23°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon6.9km/h
Thu. 8, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon32°/23°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon6.1km/h
Fri. 9, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon31°/23°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon5.9km/h
Sat. 10, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon32°/23°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon6.2km/h
Sun. 11, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon31°/23°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon5.8km/h
Mon. 12, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon32°/23°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon6.3km/h
Tue. 13, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon31°/23°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon6.3km/h
Wed. 14, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon31°/23°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon5.6km/h
Thu. 15, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon32°/24°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon6km/h
Fri. 16, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon32°/23°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon5.7km/h
Sat. 17, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon32°/23°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon5.3km/h
Sun. 18, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon32°/23°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon5.8km/h
Mon. 19, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon32°/23°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon5.7km/h
Tue. 20, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon31°/23°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon6.2km/h
Wed. 21, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon31°/23°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon5.8km/h
Thu. 22, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon31°/23°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon6.1km/h
Fri. 23, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon31°/23°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon5.9km/h
Sat. 24, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon31°/23°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon5.7km/h
Sun. 25, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon31°/23°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon6.4km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onFri. 25, Sep.

33°C

Low will be onFri. 25, Sep.

23°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 26, Sep.

92%

Low will be onWed. 30, Sep.

77%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onMon. 28, Sep.

7.6km/h

Low will be onFri. 2, Oct.

4km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSat. 26, Sep.

27.1mm

Low will be onWed. 30, Sep.

1.6mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onFri. 25, Sep.

11.2

Low will be onTue. 29, Sep.

2.8

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