Sumatra weather in February
Planning a journey to Sumatra this February 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 Sumatra in February?
Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. February in Sumatra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
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 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.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Iboih with an average of 84 mm to heavy rainfall in Bandar Lampung with 339 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Medan typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 142 hours of sunlight expected in Medan. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Sumatra for February, 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 February for the 5 most popular destinations in Sumatra?
Average weather in Medan
In February 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 tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Pekanbaru
In February 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 unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Tanjungpandan
In February Tanjungpandan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bukittinggi
In February 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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Average weather in Matur
In February Matur 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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Is February the best time to visit Sumatra?
We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Sumatra. Typically, the climate in Medan is tolerable.
On average, the best time to visit Sumatra is in February with generally 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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