Weather in August in Sumatra
Thinking about venturing to Sumatra this August 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 August?
Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. August in Sumatra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Tuk Tuk at 27°C to very warm in Jambi at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Jambi 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.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kalianda with an average of 72 mm to heavy rainfall in Matur with 359 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 145 hours of sunlight expected in Medan. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Sumatra for August, 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 August for the 5 most popular destinations in Sumatra?
Medan
In August 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 poor that month.
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Pekanbaru
In August 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 tolerable that month.
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Tanjungpandan
In August Tanjungpandan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bukittinggi
In August Bukittinggi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Matur
In August Matur 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 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 August the best time to visit Sumatra?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Sumatra due to the typically poor weather in Medan.
Generally speaking, February provides tolerable weather in Medan. The weather in January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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