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 detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please refer to the section beneath the map further down the page.
One thing to take into account is that on average, the temperatures are always high.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
However, the specific temperature can vary depending on the exact location within the region.
Additional climate insights:
- A lot of rain (rainy season) falls in the month of: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
- November is the wettest month in West Sumatra. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
- June is the driest month.
- The warmest month in West Sumatra is May with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
- The coldest month is July with an average maximum daytime temperature of 27°C.
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.