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Medan

Decide whether to visit or live in Medan, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Medan month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Medan are typically February, March and July, with average daytime highs around 29–31°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 22°C), and November the wettest (about 531 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.822.43438.3
February29.322.42399.4
March30.122.72649.1
April30.323.23218.3
May30.523.73708.0
June30.723.12759.1
July30.923.02299.3
August30.422.93518.8
September30.122.93818.4
October29.622.94707.5
November28.922.85316.6
December28.522.74437.2

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What is being reported around Medan

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People and places shaping Medan

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Research updated Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Past and future events in Medan

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1632

    In 1632, the Aceh Sultanate under Gocah Pahlawan expanded to include Medan.

  2. Documented history · 1669

    Perunggit succeeded his father in 1669, and declared the Deli Sultanate, including Medan, independent of the Aceh Sultanate.

  3. Documented history · 1867

    In 1867, Nienhuys, Jannsen, P.W.

  4. Documented history · 1869

    Clemen, and Cremer founded De Deli Maatschappij; in 1869, they moved its head office from Labuhan Deli to Medan.

Current public leadership

  • Rico Waas

    Wikidata currently records this person as Medan's head of government. Indonesian businessman and politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Medan has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Medan yet.

Local business and employers

  • Antar Lintas Sumatera

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Medan. Indonesian bus company.

  • Sabang Merauke Raya Air Charter

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Medan. Airline based in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia.

  • Nusantara Buana Air

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Medan. Former airline of Indonesia.

  • PKT

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Medan. Solving various problem of Oil Palms Plantations.

  • Varekamp & Co.

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Medan. Business organization.

Newspapers and local media

  • astaga.co

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Medan. Indonesian news website.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Medan, in brief

Medan is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Medan took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Medan

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Medan

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Medan

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Medan

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Medan

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08 · Questions

Questions about Medan

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Medan

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Medan located and what are its coordinates?

Medan is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates 3.5833, 98.6667 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Medan?

Medan has a recorded population of approximately 2,486,283 and observes the Asia/Jakarta time zone (IDR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Medan?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Medan include id, en, nl, jv, and the circulating currency is IDR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Medan?

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