Weather in December in North Sumatra
Thinking about venturing to North Sumatra this December 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 December?
North Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. December in North Sumatra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Tuk Tuk at 26°C to very warm in Medan at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Medan and 19°C in Tuk Tuk. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.For a closer look at conditions across North Sumatra, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tuk Tuk with an average of 274 mm to heavy rainfall in Berastagi with 337 mm.Average sunshine
Medan experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 98 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a more detailed look at North Sumatra's conditions throughout the year, check out our North Sumatra climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in North Sumatra?
Medan
In December Medan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rantauprapat
In December Rantauprapat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°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 December Tuk Tuk generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Berastagi
In December Berastagi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Parapat
In December Parapat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Sumatra, in Indonesia.
Is December the best time to visit North Sumatra?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Medan, December may not be the ideal time to visit North Sumatra.
Generally speaking, February provides tolerable weather in Medan. On the other hand, the weather in January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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