West Sumatra Weather in March

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

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Bukittinggi Matur Kotabaru Sawahlunto

Thinking about venturing to West Sumatra, Indonesia this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in West Sumatra in March

West Sumatra, Indonesia 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 (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Bukittinggi.

For specific regional insights in West Sumatra, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sawahlunto with an average of 205 mm (8.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Matur with 339 mm (13 in).

Explore West Sumatra by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Sumatra — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bukittinggi)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December28°C (82°F)
Best Time to Visit West Sumatra →

Best Places to Visit in West Sumatra in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across West Sumatra.

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

Temperature range in West Sumatra (March)

Precipitation variation in West Sumatra (March)

Bukittinggi

In March Bukittinggi 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 poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
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
294 mm (12 in)
324 mm (13 in)
378 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bukittinggi →

Matur

In March Matur 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 poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
312 mm (12 in)
339 mm (13 in)
401 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Matur →

Kotabaru

In March Kotabaru 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 poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
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
296 mm (12 in)
326 mm (13 in)
377 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kotabaru →

Sawahlunto

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

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
235 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Sawahlunto →

Batusangkar

In March 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 poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
258 mm (10 in)
286 mm (11 in)
319 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
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 March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bukittinggi 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 324 mm (13 in)
Matur 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 339 mm (13 in)
Kotabaru 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 326 mm (13 in)
Sawahlunto 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
Batusangkar 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 286 mm (11 in)
Padang Panjang 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 333 mm (13 in)

West Sumatra weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in West Sumatra, Indonesia brings poor weather. In Bukittinggi, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

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

Average temperatures in West Sumatra, Indonesia during March range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Bukittinggi.

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

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

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bukittinggi, March may not be the ideal time to visit West Sumatra, Indonesia.

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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