Weather in July in Sumatra
Thinking about venturing to Sumatra this July 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 July?
Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. July in Sumatra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Tuk Tuk at 28°C to very warm in Medan at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Medan and 19°C in Tuk Tuk. 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.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kalianda with an average of 102 mm to heavy rainfall in Matur with 261 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected in Medan. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at July's conditions in Sumatra, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sumatra's yearly weather, check out our Sumatra climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Sumatra?
Medan
In July 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 July Pekanbaru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Tanjungpandan
In July Tanjungpandan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bukittinggi
In July 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 unpleasant that month.
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Matur
In July 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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sumatra, in Indonesia.
Is July the best time to visit Sumatra?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Medan, July may not be the ideal time to visit Sumatra.
On average, the best time to visit Sumatra is in February with generally tolerable weather in Medan. On the other hand, the weather in January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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