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Barus Weather in December

Barus in December

The short of it: Barus in December averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 413 mm (16.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 22° · rain 413 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: November & October

December in Barus brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 22°, with about 413 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 413 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and October.

Against its neighbours, Barus runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Sibolga, 52 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Barus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
about the same, 125 mm less rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SibolgaNorth Sumatra52 km SE31°23°413 mm
TarutungNorth Sumatra63 km E26°17°301 mm
NainggolanNorth Sumatra72 km NE26°17°298 mm
PangururanNorth Sumatra74 km NNE26°17°299 mm
SingkilAceh74 km WNW30°23°426 mm
ParmonanganNorth Sumatra84 km ENE26°18°292 mm
Tomok BolonNorth Sumatra88 km NE25°17°274 mm
AmbaritaNorth Sumatra89 km NNE25°16°277 mm

The Almanac · Barus Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 413 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Barus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°22°367 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
February32°22°272 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
March32°23°368 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
April32°23°426 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
May32°23°303 mm7 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
June32°22°216 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
July32°22°204 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
August31°22°300 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
September31°22°305 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
October31°22°443 mm6 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
November31°23°538 mm6 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
December31°22°413 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barus in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Barus in December?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 413 mm (16.3 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 413 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Barus?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are November and October.

How long are the days in Barus in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Barus in December?

Hardly — December nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Barus in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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