Weather in March in West Sumatra
Thinking about venturing to West Sumatra this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Sumatra in March, check out the map below.For specific regional insights in West Sumatra, 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 to heavy rainfall in Matur with 339 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our West Sumatra climate page.
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Popular destinations
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 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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