Climate and Weather of West Sumatra, Indonesia

In Indonesia you have several regions, one of which is called West Sumatra. The most popular city in this region is Bukittinggi, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in West Sumatra. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

West Sumatra experiences varying average temperatures all year, without any months of consistently pleasant weather.

West Sumatra reaches its peak temperature in May, hitting 29°C, while July brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 27°C.

When it comes to rainfall, West Sumatra sees significant variations throughout the year. November tends to be the wettest, receiving 477 mm of rain, while June is much drier with just 212 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 212 mm to 477 mm monthly.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time to visit West-Sumatra is in the dry season between February and September. The monsoon starts in November and lasts until February. January is usually the wettest month.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of West Sumatra, Indonesia?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.