Weather in March in Sumatra
Considering a trip to Sumatra this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Sumatra in March?
Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. March in Sumatra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate 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. 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 March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Iboih with an average of 95 mm to heavy rainfall in Matur with 339 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 155 hours of sunlight anticipated in Medan. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in Sumatra for March, 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 March for the 5 most popular destinations in Sumatra?
Medan
In March 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 unpleasant that month.
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Pekanbaru
In March 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 March 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 March 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 March 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 March the best time to visit Sumatra?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Sumatra due to the typically unpleasant weather in Medan.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly 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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