Search Menu

What’s the climate like in Sumatra?

The current climate of Sumatra features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 18°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Sumatra in recent years was 39°C in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in January 2014.

On average, Sumatra receives 1933 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.

The hurricane season in Sumatra runs from June to November.

Best time to visit Sumatra?

The best time to visit Sumatra for sunny weather is January, March, May, October and November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sumatra. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Sumatra

The climate table of Sumatra shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 18 21 23 25 29 31 32 32 31 28 23 20
Temp. min (°C) 8 12 14 16 20 24 25 25 23 18 12 11
Precipitation
DropletDropletDroplet
DropletDropletDroplet
DropletDropletDroplet
DropletDropletDroplet
DropletDroplet
DropletDropletDroplet
DropletDropletDroplet
DropletDropletDropletDropletDroplet
DropletDropletDroplet
DropletDroplet
DropletDroplet
DropletDropletDroplet
Precipitation (mm) 120 183 106 140 76 173 140 514 186 87 81 127
UV Index 3 6 7 5 7 6 6 7 5 5 3 4

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 27°C
  • Highest temperature: 32°C in July and August
  • Lowest temperature: 18°C in January
  • Precipitation: 1933 mm per year, averaging 161 mm per month
  • Driest months: 76 mm in May, 81 mm in November and 87 mm in October
  • Wettest months: 514 mm in August, 186 mm in September and 183 mm in February

Average Temperature per Month in Sumatra

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sumatra, Florida. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Sumatra, Florida,

Average Precipitation per Month in Sumatra

This graph shows how much precipitation Sumatra, Florida, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Sumatra, Florida,

Average UV Index per Month in Sumatra

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sumatra, Florida. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Sumatra, Florida,

Yearly Temperature in Sumatra

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sumatra, Florida. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Sumatra, Florida,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Sumatra

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sumatra, Florida, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Sumatra, Florida,

Weather experiences in Sumatra

Have you been to Sumatra?

Share your weather experiences in Sumatra.

Your email will not be shown in the review and will not be shared with others.

Average Weather in Sumatra by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sumatra. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

Terug naar boven