Weather in October in Sumatra
Planning a trip to Sumatra this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.
Temperatures
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.For a closer look at conditions across Sumatra, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 115 hours of sunlight expected in Medan. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Sumatra climate page.
Where to go in Sumatra in October
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Indonesia, check out our Sumatra's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Sumatra?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Sumatra.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Indonesia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Indonesia.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.