Weather in October in West Sumatra
Considering a trip to West Sumatra this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in West Sumatra in October?
West Sumatra 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 and nighttime temperatures around 19°C in Bukittinggi.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sawahlunto with an average of 194 mm to heavy rainfall in Matur with 450 mm.For a closer look at October's conditions in West Sumatra, see the map below. For a more detailed look at West Sumatra's yearly weather, check out our West Sumatra climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 4 most popular destinations in West Sumatra?
Bukittinggi
In October Bukittinggi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Matur
In October Matur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°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 October Kotabaru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°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 October 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 unpleasant 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 October the best time to visit West Sumatra?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit West Sumatra due to the typically poor weather in Bukittinggi.
On average, the best time to visit West Sumatra is in June and July with generally unpleasant weather in Bukittinggi.
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