Weather in October in North Sumatra
Planning a getaway to North Sumatra this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in North Sumatra in October?
North Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. October 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 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Medan and 19°C in Tuk Tuk. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tuk Tuk with an average of 273 mm to heavy rainfall in Medan with 371 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 115 hours of sunlight expected in Medan. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Sumatra in October, 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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in North Sumatra?
Medan
In October Medan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°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 October Rantauprapat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°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 October Tuk Tuk generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°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 October Berastagi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°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 October Parapat 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 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 October the best time to visit North Sumatra?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to North Sumatra with often poor weather in Medan.
Generally speaking, February provides tolerable weather in Medan. In contrast, January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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