Weather in March in West Sumatra
Planning a getaway to West Sumatra this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in West Sumatra in March?
West Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. March in West Sumatra generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 20°C in Bukittinggi.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sawahlunto with an average of 205 mm to heavy rainfall in Matur with 339 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Sumatra in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our West Sumatra climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 4 most popular destinations in West Sumatra?
Bukittinggi
In March Bukittinggi 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 poor that month.
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Matur
In March Matur 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 poor that month.
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Kotabaru
In March Kotabaru 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 poor that month.
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Sawahlunto
In March Sawahlunto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°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 West Sumatra, in Indonesia.
Is March the best time to visit West Sumatra?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bukittinggi, March may not be the ideal time to visit West Sumatra.
On average, the best time to visit West Sumatra is in June and July with generally unpleasant weather in Bukittinggi.
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