West Sumatra Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in West Sumatra, Indonesia in August.

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Bukittinggi Matur Kotabaru Sawahlunto

Planning a journey to West Sumatra, Indonesia this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in West Sumatra in August

West Sumatra, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. August in West Sumatra generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Bukittinggi.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Sumatra, Indonesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sawahlunto with an average of 144 mm (5.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Matur with 359 mm (14 in).

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Best Places to Visit in West Sumatra in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in West Sumatra

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in West Sumatra, Indonesia?

Temperature range in West Sumatra (August)

Precipitation variation in West Sumatra (August)

Bukittinggi

In August Bukittinggi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
324 mm (13 in)
365 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bukittinggi →

Matur

In August Matur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
261 mm (10 in)
359 mm (14 in)
403 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Matur →

Kotabaru

In August Kotabaru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
239 mm (9.4 in)
317 mm (12 in)
350 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kotabaru →

Sawahlunto

In August Sawahlunto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Sawahlunto →

Batusangkar

In August Batusangkar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
263 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Batusangkar →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West Sumatra, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in West Sumatra in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bukittinggi 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 324 mm (13 in)
Matur 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 359 mm (14 in)
Kotabaru 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 317 mm (12 in)
Sawahlunto 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Batusangkar 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 234 mm (9.2 in)
Padang Panjang 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 325 mm (13 in)

West Sumatra weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West Sumatra, Indonesia in August?

In August, West Sumatra, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Bukittinggi sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in West Sumatra, Indonesia in August?

Daytime temperatures in Bukittinggi peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in August, dropping to about 19°C (66°F) overnight.

Does West Sumatra, Indonesia get a lot of rain in August?

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to West Sumatra, Indonesia, with Bukittinggi averaging around 324 mm (13 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is August a Good Time to Visit West Sumatra, Indonesia?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit West Sumatra, Indonesia due to the typically poor weather in Bukittinggi.

Generally speaking, June and July provide unpleasant weather in Bukittinggi.

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