Weather in November in Sumatra
Thinking about venturing to Sumatra this November 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 November?
Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. November in Sumatra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Tuk Tuk at 26°C to very warm in Pekanbaru at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Pekanbaru and 19°C in Tuk Tuk. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kalianda with an average of 221 mm to heavy rainfall in Matur with 518 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Medan.Average sunshine
Medan enjoys a balanced 106 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sumatra in November, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sumatra climate page.
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What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Sumatra?
Medan
In November Medan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°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 November Pekanbaru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°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 November 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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Bukittinggi
In November Bukittinggi 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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Matur
In November 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 November the best time to visit Sumatra?
In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit Sumatra due to the typically poor 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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