Weather in April in North Sumatra
Thinking about venturing to North Sumatra this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in North Sumatra in April?
North Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. April in North Sumatra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Tuk Tuk at 27°C and very warm in Medan at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Medan and 20°C in Tuk Tuk. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Timbanglawang with an average of 200 mm to heavy rainfall in Berastagi with 269 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 132 hours of sunlight anticipated in Medan. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Sumatra in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Sumatra climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in North Sumatra?
Medan
In April Medan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rantauprapat
In April Rantauprapat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tuk Tuk
In April Tuk Tuk generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Berastagi
In April Berastagi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Parapat
In April Parapat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is April the best time to visit North Sumatra?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Medan, April may not be the ideal time to visit North Sumatra.
On average, the best time to visit North Sumatra is in February with generally tolerable weather in Medan. On the other hand, the months of January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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