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Bukit Lawang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Bukit Lawang has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Bukit Lawang remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in June, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 20°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Bukit Lawang is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2841 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 335 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 151 mm over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bukit Lawang Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

While the amount of sunshine in Bukit Lawang varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 5.3 hours of daily sun in June, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 3.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Medan, Indonesia (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Medan, Indonesia (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Forecast for Bukit Lawang

Wed   Jan 15
27°C | 22°C
N 2 m/s
7.6 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
29°C | 22°C
NE 2 m/s
12 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Fri   Jan 17
31°C | 22°C
E 2 m/s
6.6 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Bukit Lawang in Indonesia

Bukit Lawang has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 31°C.
The average rainfall figures in Bukit Lawang are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose June which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Bukit Lawang?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Bukit Lawang?
    The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bukit Lawang?
    November tops the wettest month list with 335 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bukit Lawang?
    February is the driest month with 151 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bukit Lawang?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 160 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.