South Sumatra weather in October
Planning a journey to South Sumatra this October 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 South Sumatra in October?
South Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. October in South Sumatra generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Palembang. 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.
October is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 183 mm in Palembang. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 163 hours of sunlight expected in Palembang. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Sumatra in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South Sumatra climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the most popular destinonation in South Sumatra?
Palembang
In October Palembang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit South Sumatra?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit South Sumatra due to the typically poor weather in Palembang.
Generally speaking, August provides pleasant weather in Palembang. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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