Weather in April in Sumatra
Thinking about venturing to 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 Sumatra in April?
Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. April in Sumatra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Tuk Tuk at 27°C to very warm in Dumai at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Dumai and 20°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.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Iboih with an average of 127 mm to heavy rainfall in Matur with 401 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.For specific regional insights in Sumatra for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Sumatra climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in 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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Pekanbaru
In April Pekanbaru 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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Tanjungpandan
In April Tanjungpandan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bukittinggi
In April Bukittinggi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Matur
In April Matur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°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 Sumatra, in Indonesia.
Is April the best time to visit Sumatra?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Sumatra due to the typically poor weather in Medan.
On average, the best time to visit Sumatra is in February with generally 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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