West Sumatra Weather in November

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

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Bukittinggi Matur Kotabaru Sawahlunto

Planning a trip to West Sumatra, Indonesia this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in West Sumatra in November

West Sumatra, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. November 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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Sumatra, Indonesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sawahlunto with an average of 273 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Matur with 518 mm (20 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Bukittinggi.

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Best Places to Visit in West Sumatra in November

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

Temperature range in West Sumatra (November)

Precipitation variation in West Sumatra (November)

Bukittinggi

In November 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.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
405 mm (16 in)
478 mm (19 in)
380 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bukittinggi →

Matur

In November 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.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
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
450 mm (18 in)
518 mm (20 in)
396 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Matur →

Kotabaru

In November 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.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
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
388 mm (15 in)
468 mm (18 in)
385 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kotabaru →

Sawahlunto

In November 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 poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°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
194 mm (7.6 in)
273 mm (11 in)
255 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sawahlunto →

Batusangkar

In November 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.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
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
293 mm (12 in)
381 mm (15 in)
341 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
21 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.

In our records: Indonesia November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in Indonesia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest November night in Indonesia dropped to 11°C (52°F) in Amed on November 11, 2019.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bukittinggi 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 478 mm (19 in)
Matur 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 518 mm (20 in)
Kotabaru 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 468 mm (18 in)
Sawahlunto 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 273 mm (11 in)
Batusangkar 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 381 mm (15 in)
Padang Panjang 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 475 mm (19 in)

West Sumatra weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across West Sumatra, Indonesia in November. The popular destination of Bukittinggi averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Bukittinggi peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in November, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in West Sumatra, Indonesia peaks during November. Bukittinggi averages roughly 478 mm (19 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly unpleasant weather in Bukittinggi.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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