West Sumatra Weather in October

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

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Bukittinggi Matur Kotabaru Sawahlunto

Planning a getaway to West Sumatra, Indonesia this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in West Sumatra in October

West Sumatra, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. October 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 19°C (66°F) in Bukittinggi.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sawahlunto with an average of 194 mm (7.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Matur with 450 mm (18 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 October

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

Temperature range in West Sumatra (October)

Precipitation variation in West Sumatra (October)

Bukittinggi

In October Bukittinggi 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 less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
365 mm (14 in)
405 mm (16 in)
478 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
23 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Bukittinggi →

Matur

In October 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 less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
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
403 mm (16 in)
450 mm (18 in)
518 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Matur →

Kotabaru

In October 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 less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
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
350 mm (14 in)
388 mm (15 in)
468 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
23 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kotabaru →

Sawahlunto

In October 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 mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
273 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Sawahlunto →

Batusangkar

In October 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 less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
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
263 mm (10 in)
293 mm (12 in)
381 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Batusangkar →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West Sumatra, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bukittinggi 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 405 mm (16 in)
Matur 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 450 mm (18 in)
Kotabaru 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 388 mm (15 in)
Sawahlunto 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)
Batusangkar 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 293 mm (12 in)
Padang Panjang 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 391 mm (15 in)

West Sumatra weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across West Sumatra, Indonesia in October. The popular destination of Bukittinggi averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this month.

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

In Bukittinggi, the average daytime high in October is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 19°C (66°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Bukittinggi records an average of 405 mm (16 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for West Sumatra, Indonesia.

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

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit West Sumatra, Indonesia due to the typically less favorable weather in Bukittinggi.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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