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Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Sumatra over the year. What is the best time to visit Sumatra?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Sumatra over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
In January the weather in Sumatra is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from high in Tuk Tuk with 26°C (79°F) to very high in Dumai with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sumatra in January here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In February the weather in Sumatra ranges from less favorable in Tanjungpandan to good in Medan. The temperatures range from high in Tuk Tuk with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Dumai with 33°C (91°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sumatra in February here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In March the weather in Sumatra ranges from less favorable in Pekanbaru to mixed in Medan. The temperatures range from high in Tuk Tuk with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Dumai with 33°C (91°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sumatra in March here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In April the weather in Sumatra is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from high in Tuk Tuk with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Dumai with 33°C (91°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sumatra in April here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In May the weather in Sumatra ranges from less favorable in Medan to good in Kalianda. The temperatures range from high in Tuk Tuk with 28°C (82°F) to very high in Dumai with 34°C (93°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sumatra in May here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In June the weather in Sumatra ranges from less favorable in Medan to good in Pekanbaru. The temperatures range from high in Tuk Tuk with 28°C (82°F) to very high in Dumai with 34°C (93°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sumatra in June here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In July the weather in Sumatra ranges from less favorable in Medan to good in Pekanbaru. The temperatures range from high in Tuk Tuk with 28°C (82°F) to very high in Medan with 33°C (91°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sumatra in July here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In August the weather in Sumatra ranges from less favorable in Medan to very good in Tanjungpandan. The temperatures range from high in Tuk Tuk with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Jambi with 33°C (91°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sumatra in August here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In September the weather in Sumatra ranges from less favorable in Medan to very good in Kalianda. The temperatures range from high in Tuk Tuk with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Jambi with 33°C (91°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sumatra in September here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In October the weather in Sumatra ranges from less favorable in Medan to good in Kalianda. The temperatures range from high in Tuk Tuk with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Jambi with 33°C (91°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sumatra in October here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In November the weather in Sumatra is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from high in Tuk Tuk with 26°C (79°F) to very high in Pekanbaru with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sumatra in November here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In December the weather in Sumatra is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from high in Tuk Tuk with 26°C (79°F) to very high in Pekanbaru with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sumatra in December here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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