Weather on the island of Sumatra in october 2024

Below, find the the weather forecast for the month of october for most popular cities in Sumatra. These forecasts are probabilities for the month of october from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.



Where to go on the island of Sumatra in october?

Where to go on the island of Sumatra in october: destination map

Legend: perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad

Where to go in each region in october?

Bangka-Belitung Islands
(Pulau Bangka, Pulau Belitung...)
good weather*
88°F to 90°F
Central of Sumatra
(Padang City, Dumai, Bukittinggi...)
tolerable weather*
83°F to 94°F
North of Sumatra
(Medan, Banda Aceh, Pematangsiantar...)
tolerable weather*
79°F to 92°F
Riau Islands
(Batam, Tanjungpinang...)
good weather*
90°F
South of Sumatra
(Palembang, Bengkulu, Bandar Lampung...)
good weather*
88°F to 95°F
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.


Where should you go on the island of Sumatra in october when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate on the island of Sumatra in october ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.

You are lucky: Although it is not perfect the weather in Sumatra that month is, according to seasonal norms, quite good in Banda Aceh and Sigli. I allows to appreciate tours in these cities. And even why not take a little time to lazing in the sun!

If you do not go lazing in the sun, but, for example for cultural tours or hiking, the cities of Langsa, Palembang, Tanjungpinang, Gunung Leuser National Park, Bandar Lampung, Kisaran, Batam, Bukit Lawang, Metro, Jambi City, Samosir, Sibolga, Padangsidempuan, Pematangsiantar, Parapat, Lhokseumawe, Pekanbaru, Medan, Bengkulu, Takengon and Pariaman have a ok but correct weather for it in october. Eventually, we advise you to avoid you get to Lac Maninjau, Tebingtinggi, Simpang, lake Toba, Berastagi, Dumai, Bukittinggi, Payakumbuh, Padang City and Gunungsitoli (Pulau Nias) in october because the climate is rather bad.


Climate on the island of Sumatra in october

Climate in Medan in october

In october, maximum temperature is 92°F and minimum temperature is 77°F (for an average temperature of 85°F). The climate is very hot in that area in this month. With 10.6in over 19 days, rainfall can happen throughout your trip. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a correct weather, the month of october is okay (but not the best time) for traveling there.

October
Average temperature 85°F
Highest temperature 92°F
Lowest temperature 77°F
Rainfall 10.6in
Number of days with rainfall 19 day(s)
(62%)
Humidity 87%
Daily sunshine hours 11
Cloud cover 38%
Length of day 12:02
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Medan in october

Climate in Palembang in october

In october, the mean temperature in Palembang is 86°F (maximum temperature is 95°F and minimum temperature is 79°F). The climate is very hot there in the month of october. With 7.1in over 12 days, rainfall can happen throughout your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a correct weather, the month of october is okay (but not good time) for traveling in this city in Indonesia.

October
Average temperature 86°F
Highest temperature 95°F
Lowest temperature 79°F
Rainfall 7.1in
Number of days with rainfall 12 day(s)
(39%)
Humidity 88%
Daily sunshine hours 11
Cloud cover 40%
Length of day 12:10
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Palembang in october

Climate in Banda Aceh in october

In the month of october, the mean temperature in Banda Aceh is 83°F (maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate is very hot in this location in october. With 7.8in over 12 days, you will experience some showers throughout your trip. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With good weather conditions, the month of october is a good month to go in this city.

October
Average temperature 83°F
Highest temperature 88°F
Lowest temperature 77°F
Sea temperature 85°F
Rainfall 7.8in
Number of days with rainfall 12 day(s)
(37%)
Humidity 82%
Daily sunshine hours 11
Cloud cover 38%
Length of day 12:00
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Banda Aceh in october

Climate in Bandar Lampung in october

In october, maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 79°F (for an average temperature of 85°F). The climate is very hot in this city in the month of october. With 9.1in over 15 days, you will experience some showers throughout your vacations. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a correct weather, october is okay (but not good time) for traveling in Bandar Lampung in Sumatra.

October
Average temperature 85°F
Highest temperature 90°F
Lowest temperature 79°F
Sea temperature 84°F
Rainfall 9.1in
Number of days with rainfall 15 day(s)
(47%)
Humidity 85%
Daily sunshine hours 11
Cloud cover 37%
Length of day 12:14
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Bandar Lampung in october

Climate in Bengkulu in october

In the month of october, the mean temperature in Bengkulu is 83°F (maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate is very hot in that area in october. With 10.4in over 15 days, the weather is rather to rain throughout your journey. So remember to pack rain clothes.
With a correct weather, the month of october is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this city in Indonesia.

October
Average temperature 83°F
Highest temperature 88°F
Lowest temperature 77°F
Sea temperature 84°F
Rainfall 10.4in
Number of days with rainfall 15 day(s)
(50%)
Humidity 84%
Daily sunshine hours 13
Cloud cover 40%
Length of day 12:11
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Bengkulu in october


All cities on the island of Sumatra in october

Medan in octobertolerable weather
Palembang in octobergood weather
Banda Aceh in octobergood weather
Bandar Lampung in octobertolerable weather
Bengkulu in octobertolerable weather
Bukittinggi in octobertolerable weather
Dumai in octobertolerable weather
Gunungsitoli (Pulau Nias) in octobertolerable weather
Jambi City in octobertolerable weather
Padang City in octobervery bad weather
Pematangsiantar in octobertolerable weather
Batam in octobertolerable weather
Berastagi in octobervery bad weather
Way Kambas National Park in octobertolerable weather
Bukit Lawang in octobertolerable weather
Bukit Tigapuluh National Park in octobertolerable weather
Calang in octobertolerable weather
Kerinci Seblat National Park in octobertolerable weather
Lac Maninjau in octobertolerable weather
Lake Toba (Danau Toba) in octobervery bad weather
Parapat in octobertolerable weather
See full list of cities (45)


Weather data for Sumatra in october:

Weather data for Sumatra in october is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 on the island of Sumatra. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather on the island of Sumatra can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Sumatra.


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