West Sumatra is one of the coldest regions in Indonesia with an average daily high temperature of only 31 degrees centigrade. High humidity and high temperatures are making the weather pleasant at times, but also and partly tropical hot and humid. It is yearlong warm or hot. Most precipitation decrease from November to December.
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Duration of daylight and sunshine in Indonesiahours of sunshine per day
rainy days per month
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Relative humidity in %
Absolute humidity in g/m³ (approx.)
The most important cities in the region of West Sumatra
West Sumatra is a part of Indonesia and has an east-west extension of about 100 km. From north to south it is approximately 80 km. The biggest cities are Padang and Payakumbuh. The local time is now Thursday, 2:38 pm.
Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements.