West Sumatra Weather in December

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

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Bukittinggi Matur Kotabaru Sawahlunto

Are you planning a trip a to West Sumatra, Indonesia in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in West Sumatra in December

West Sumatra, Indonesia 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 (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Bukittinggi.

To explore the conditions in West Sumatra, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sawahlunto with an average of 255 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Matur with 396 mm (16 in).

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Best Places to Visit in West Sumatra in December

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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 December for some of the most popular destinations in West Sumatra, Indonesia?

Temperature range in West Sumatra (December)

Precipitation variation in West Sumatra (December)

Bukittinggi

In December Bukittinggi 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°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
478 mm (19 in)
380 mm (15 in)
310 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bukittinggi →

Matur

In December 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°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
518 mm (20 in)
396 mm (16 in)
323 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Matur →

Kotabaru

In December Kotabaru 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°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
468 mm (18 in)
385 mm (15 in)
318 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kotabaru →

Sawahlunto

In December Sawahlunto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
273 mm (11 in)
255 mm (10 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sawahlunto →

Batusangkar

In December Batusangkar 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
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
381 mm (15 in)
341 mm (13 in)
289 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
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 December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bukittinggi 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 380 mm (15 in)
Matur 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 396 mm (16 in)
Kotabaru 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 385 mm (15 in)
Sawahlunto 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Batusangkar 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 341 mm (13 in)
Padang Panjang 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 395 mm (16 in)

West Sumatra weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

West Sumatra, Indonesia typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Bukittinggi average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

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

Bukittinggi averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Bukittinggi records an average of 380 mm (15 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for West Sumatra, Indonesia.

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

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to West Sumatra, Indonesia with often poor weather in Bukittinggi.

On average, the best time to visit West Sumatra, Indonesia is in June and July with generally unpleasant weather in Bukittinggi.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in West Sumatra.

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