Sumatra in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather on the island of Sumatra in march 2025
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for march for most popular cities in Sumatra. These datas are statistics for the month of march from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in march in Medan
good weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
77°F
Moderate rain at times
35% of time
35%
26%
5%
Weather at 12pm
94°F
Partly Cloudy
47% of time
35%
16%
2%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
24%
23%
12%
Weather at 3am
77°F
40%
35%
19%
6%
Where to go on the island of Sumatra in march?
Where to go on the island of Sumatra in march: destination map
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Where to go in each region in march?
| Bangka-Belitung Islands (Pulau Bangka, Pulau Belitung...) | 86°F to 88°F | 13 à 23 days | 85°F | tolerable weather* |
| Central of Sumatra (Padang City, Dumai, Bukittinggi...) | 85°F to 92°F | 16 à 27 days | 86°F | bad weather* |
| North of Sumatra (Medan, Banda Aceh, Pematangsiantar...) | 79°F to 94°F | 10 à 28 days | 86°F | tolerable weather* |
| Riau Islands (Batam, Tanjungpinang...) | 88°F to 90°F | 8 à 13 days | 85°F | good weather* |
| South of Sumatra (Palembang, Bengkulu, Bandar Lampung...) | 88°F to 92°F | 15 à 25 days | 86°F | bad weather* |
Where should you go on the island of Sumatra in march when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate on the island of Sumatra in march ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.
You are lucky: It is not ideal 100%, but the weather in Sumatra in march is good in Langsa, Gunung Leuser National Park, Bukit Lawang, Lhokseumawe, Takengon, Banda Aceh and Sigli. I allows to savor sightseeing in these areas. And even why not take a little time to enjoy the hotel pool!
If you do not go to spend your time in a lounger by the pool, but, for example for cultural tours or hiking, the cities of Tanjungpinang, Tebingtinggi, Bandar Lampung, Simpang, Kisaran, Batam, Dumai, Samosir, Sibolga, Pematangsiantar, Parapat, Padang City, Pekanbaru, Medan, Bengkulu and Gunungsitoli (Pulau Nias) have a quite correct weather for it in march. Finally, it is not advisable to travel to Palembang, Lac Maninjau, lake Toba, Berastagi, Metro, Jambi City, Bukittinggi, Payakumbuh, Padangsidempuan and Pariaman in march because the climate is rather bad.
Climate on the island of Sumatra in march
Climate in Medan in march
In the month of march, the mean temperature in Medan is 86°F (maximum temperature is 94°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate is burning in this city in this month. With 5.7in over 10 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your trip. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With proper weather, the month of march is okay (but not the best time) for traveling there in Sumatra.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 94°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (31%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 30% | ||
| Length of day | 12:06 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Palembang in march
In the month of march, the mean temperature in Palembang is 85°F (maximum temperature is 92°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate is burning in this location in this month. With 12.3in over 19 days, you will suffer the rain throughout your holidays. Remember to bring adapted clothes.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 92°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Rainfall | 12.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 19 day(s) (60%) | ||
| Humidity | 94% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||
| Length of day | 12:07 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Banda Aceh in march
In the month of march, the mean temperature in Banda Aceh is 83°F (maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 76°F). The climate is very warm in that locality in this month. With 7.8in over 12 days, rain may occur throughout your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a good weather, the month of march is a recommended month to go in Banda Aceh.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 86°F | ||
| Rainfall | 7.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (40%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 33% | ||
| Length of day | 12:05 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Bandar Lampung in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 76°F (for an average temperature of 83°F). The climate is very warm in that area in this month. With 18.9in over 25 days, rain is to be feared for your vacations. Remember to pack clothes for rain.
With a correct climate, the month of march is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in this city.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 86°F | ||
| Rainfall | 18.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 25 day(s) (79%) | ||
| Humidity | 92% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 12:08 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Bengkulu in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 79°F (for an average temperature of 83°F). The climate is very hot in this city in march. With 11.1in over 15 days, you will experience some showers during your trip. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
With proper weather, march is okay (but not the best month) for traveling in Bengkulu.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 86°F | ||
| Rainfall | 11.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Length of day | 12:07 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities on the island of Sumatra in march
| Medan in march | good weather |
| Palembang in march | tolerable weather |
| Banda Aceh in march | good weather |
| Bandar Lampung in march | bad weather |
| Bengkulu in march | tolerable weather |
| Bukittinggi in march | bad weather |
| Dumai in march | tolerable weather |
| Gunungsitoli (Pulau Nias) in march | tolerable weather |
| Jambi City in march | tolerable weather |
| Padang City in march | very bad weather |
| Pematangsiantar in march | tolerable weather |
| Batam in march | tolerable weather |
| Berastagi in march | very bad weather |
| Way Kambas National Park in march | very bad weather |
| Bukit Lawang in march | tolerable weather |
| Bukit Tigapuluh National Park in march | bad weather |
| Calang in march | bad weather |
| Kerinci Seblat National Park in march | tolerable weather |
| Lac Maninjau in march | bad weather |
| Lake Toba (Danau Toba) in march | very bad weather |
| Parapat in march | tolerable weather |
| Gunung Leuser National Park in march | good weather |
| Payakumbuh in march | very bad weather |
| Pulau Bangka in march | bad weather |
| Pulau Belitung in march | tolerable weather |
| Pulau Rupat in march | tolerable weather |
| Pulau Siberut in march | very bad weather |
Weather data for Sumatra in march:
Weather data for Sumatra in march 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.