Weather in December in West Sumatra
Are you planning a trip a to West Sumatra in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in West Sumatra in December?
West Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. December in West Sumatra generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 20°C in Bukittinggi.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sawahlunto with an average of 255 mm to heavy rainfall in Matur with 396 mm.For a closer look at December's conditions in West Sumatra, see the map below. For a more detailed look at West Sumatra's yearly weather, check out our West Sumatra climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in West Sumatra?
Bukittinggi
In December 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 December 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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Kotabaru
In December Kotabaru 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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Sawahlunto
In December Sawahlunto 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 unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Sumatra, in Indonesia.
Is December the best time to visit West Sumatra?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to West Sumatra with often poor weather in Bukittinggi.
On average, the best time to visit West Sumatra is in June and July with generally unpleasant weather in Bukittinggi.
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