Sumatra in november: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather on the island of Sumatra in november 2025
Here, check out the weather forecast for november for most popular cities in Sumatra. These forecasts are probabilities for november from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in november in Medan
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
77°F
Moderate rain at times
51% of time
28%
11%
8%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Partly Cloudy
43% of time
29%
19%
6%
Weather at 6pm
79°F
Moderate rain at times
35% of time
26%
24%
12%
Weather at 3am
76°F
53%
24%
12%
6%
Where to go on the island of Sumatra in november?
Where to go on the island of Sumatra in november: destination map
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Where to go in each region in november?
| Bangka-Belitung Islands (Pulau Bangka, Pulau Belitung...) | 86°F to 90°F | 17 à 23 days | 86°F | tolerable weather* |
| Central of Sumatra (Padang City, Dumai, Bukittinggi...) | 83°F to 90°F | 18 à 25 days | 85°F to 86°F | very bad weather* |
| North of Sumatra (Medan, Banda Aceh, Pematangsiantar...) | 77°F to 90°F | 13 à 28 days | 85°F to 86°F | bad weather* |
| Riau Islands (Batam, Tanjungpinang...) | 88°F | 14 à 18 days | 86°F | tolerable weather |
| South of Sumatra (Palembang, Bengkulu, Bandar Lampung...) | 86°F to 92°F | 15 à 18 days | 85°F to 86°F | tolerable weather |
Where should you go on the island of Sumatra in november when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate on the island of Sumatra in november ranges from tolerable to very bad depending on the region and city.
That month is not the best month to go to in Sumatra. The weather in Langsa, Palembang, Tanjungpinang, Gunung Leuser National Park, Bandar Lampung, Bukit Lawang, Metro, Sibolga, Medan, Bengkulu, Banda Aceh and Sigli is ok but correct. The sun is not there all the time and you might make you wet by rain frequently. Nonetheless, if you don't plan a beach and relaxation holiday but rather sightseeing, this climate may be good enough for you. In addition, there are surely fewer tourists dyring this month of november.
But it gets worse: in Lac Maninjau, Tebingtinggi, Simpang, Kisaran, Batam, lake Toba, Berastagi, Dumai, Jambi City, Bukittinggi, Payakumbuh, Samosir, Padangsidempuan, Pematangsiantar, Parapat, Padang City, Lhokseumawe, Pekanbaru, Gunungsitoli (Pulau Nias), Takengon and Pariaman and surrounding areas where the climate is even worse. It is really not advisable to travel to these areas this month.
Climate on the island of Sumatra in november
Climate in Medan in november
In the month of november, maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 77°F (for an average temperature of 85°F). The climate is very warm in this city in this month. With 10.4in over 17 days, rainfall can happen throughout your stay. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a correct weather, the month of november is okay (but not the best month) for traveling there.
| November | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Rainfall | 10.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 17 day(s) (56%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||
| Length of day | 11:58 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Palembang in november
In the month of november, maximum temperature is 92°F and minimum temperature is 79°F (for an average temperature of 86°F). The climate is very hot there in november. With 11.9in over 18 days, the weather is rather to rain during your holidays. So remember to bring clothes for rain.
With proper weather, november is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in Palembang.
| November | |||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 92°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Rainfall | 11.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 18 day(s) (59%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||
| Length of day | 12:15 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Banda Aceh in november
In november, the mean temperature in Banda Aceh is 81°F (maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 76°F). The climate is very hot around this city in november. With 12.6in over 17 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your stay. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct climate, november is okay (but not good time) for traveling in this city.
| November | |||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 84°F | ||
| Rainfall | 12.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 17 day(s) (57%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||
| Length of day | 11:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Bandar Lampung in november
In the month of november, the mean temperature in Bandar Lampung is 85°F (maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 79°F). The climate is burning in that locality in this month. With 10.7in over 16 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your journey. But this is rather reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With proper weather, november is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this city in Sumatra.
| November | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 10.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 16 day(s) (54%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Length of day | 12:22 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Bengkulu in november
In november, the mean temperature in Bengkulu is 83°F (maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate is very warm around this city in the month of november. With 11.6in over 17 days, you will suffer the rain throughout your holidays. Remember to bring Rain coats.
With a correct weather, the month of november is okay (but not the best time) for traveling there.
| November | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 11.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 17 day(s) (56%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||
| Length of day | 12:17 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities on the island of Sumatra in november
| Medan in november | tolerable weather |
| Palembang in november | tolerable weather |
| Banda Aceh in november | tolerable weather |
| Bandar Lampung in november | tolerable weather |
| Bengkulu in november | tolerable weather |
| Bukittinggi in november | very bad weather |
| Dumai in november | tolerable weather |
| Gunungsitoli (Pulau Nias) in november | very bad weather |
| Jambi City in november | tolerable weather |
| Padang City in november | very bad weather |
| Pematangsiantar in november | bad weather |
| Batam in november | tolerable weather |
| Berastagi in november | very bad weather |
| Way Kambas National Park in november | tolerable weather |
| Bukit Lawang in november | tolerable weather |
| Bukit Tigapuluh National Park in november | bad weather |
| Calang in november | very bad weather |
| Kerinci Seblat National Park in november | bad weather |
| Lac Maninjau in november | very bad weather |
| Lake Toba (Danau Toba) in november | very bad weather |
| Parapat in november | bad weather |
| Gunung Leuser National Park in november | tolerable weather |
| Payakumbuh in november | very bad weather |
| Pulau Bangka in november | bad weather |
| Pulau Belitung in november | tolerable weather |
| Pulau Rupat in november | tolerable weather |
| Pulau Siberut in november | very bad weather |
Weather data for Sumatra in november:
Weather data for Sumatra in november 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.