Weather in March in North Sumatra
Planning a journey to North Sumatra this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in North Sumatra in March?
North Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. March in North Sumatra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Tuk Tuk at 27°C to very warm in Medan at 33°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Medan and 20°C in Tuk Tuk. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Timbanglawang with an average of 156 mm to heavy rainfall in Berastagi with 224 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 155 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 March, 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 March for the 5 most popular destinations in North Sumatra?
Medan
In March Medan 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 unpleasant that month.
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Rantauprapat
In March 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 March 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 tolerable that month.
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Berastagi
In March Berastagi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Parapat
In March 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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Sumatra, in Indonesia.
Is March the best time to visit North Sumatra?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to North Sumatra with often unpleasant weather in Medan.
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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