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Monthly climate in Barus, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Barus features a tropical rainforest climate (Af). Temperatures typically range between 25 °C (76 °F) and 26 °C (78 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 21 °C (71 °F) or can rise to as high as 31 °C (88 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 4269 mm (168.1 inches) and receives 297 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Barus enjoys an average of 3367 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 12 hours 0 minutes to 12 hours 13 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Barus, North Sumatra, Indonesia §

The warmest months in Barus are April, May and June, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 25 to 26 °C (78 - 78 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in September, October and November, when daily mean temperatures range from 25 to 25 °C (76 - 77 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Barus experiences 322 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Barus, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 30°C
(86°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(85°F)
Mean maximum 29°C
(85°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 30°C
(85°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 29°C
(84°F)
Average high 28°C
(82°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(81°F)
Daily mean 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(76°F)		 25°C
(77°F)
Average low 23°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(74°F)
Mean minimum 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)
Minimum 22°C
(71°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(71°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Barus, North Sumatra, Indonesia §

Barus usually has the most precipitation in March, November and December, with an average of 28 rainy days and 520 mm (20.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Barus are June, July and August. On average, 218 mm (8.6 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Barus, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 279 (11.0) 299 (11.8) 495 (19.5) 397 (15.6) 335 (13.2) 158 (6.2) 251 (9.9) 244 (9.6) 365 (14.4) 379 (14.9) 613 (24.1) 453 (17.8)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 21 27 30 28 26 18 20 22 25 24 28 28

Monthly sunshine hours in Barus, North Sumatra, Indonesia §

The sunniest months in Barus are March, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 51 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Barus: January, October and November receive an average of 8 hours 0 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Barus, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 240 291 305 282 286 299 305 306 278 263 233 275
Mean daily daylight hours 12h 0m 12h 2m 12h 5m 12h 8m 12h 11m 12h 13m 12h 12m 12h 9m 12h 6m 12h 3m 12h 0m 12h 0m

Solar UV radiation in Barus, North Sumatra, Indonesia §

Barus experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in March, April and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 15 - 16, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. June, July and December are in the Extreme exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 13. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Barus UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Barus, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 14 15 16 16 15 13 13 14 15 15 14 13

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Barus, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Barus. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Barus's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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