Sumatra weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Sumatra this October 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 October?
Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. October in Sumatra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from 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. 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.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kalianda with an average of 138 mm to heavy rainfall in Matur with 450 mm. Medan enjoys a balanced 115 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For specific regional insights in Sumatra for October, 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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in Sumatra?
Average weather in Medan
In October 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 poor that month.
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Average weather in Pekanbaru
In October 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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Average weather in Tanjungpandan
In October 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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Average weather in Bukittinggi
In October 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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Average weather in Matur
In October 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 October the best time to visit Sumatra?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Medan, October may not be the ideal time to visit Sumatra.
Generally speaking, February provides tolerable weather in Medan. On the other hand, the months of January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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