Berbak National Park

Wildlife Reserve Peat swamp park with diverse endangered wildlife

In eastern Sumatra, Berbak National Park protects peat‑swamp forest and braided rivers; visitors arrange boat trips for birdwatching, river ecology and remote forest landscapes.

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Berbak National Park
Berbak National Park, Jambi Province (eastern Sumatra), Indonesia
-2.5000, 101.5000

How to Get to Berbak National Park #

The park is reached from Jambi city; access generally requires a long drive and then river transport into the reserve. Guided tours are recommended due to terrain and logistics.

Tips for Visiting Berbak National Park #

  • Book boat transport in advance - river conditions and schedules are variable.
  • The park is sparsely staffed; bring supplies and make contingency plans for rain or flooding.
  • Respect local conservation rules and avoid disturbing wildlife, especially in nesting areas.

Best Time to Visit Berbak National Park #

Both seasons offer wildlife viewing for different reasons: wet season for waterways, dry season for accessible trails.

Wet season
Oct-Apr · 24-32°C
Water levels rise dramatically, making boat travel into the peat swamp habitats possible and dramatic.
Dry season
May-Sep · 22-30°C
Lower water but easier walking on designated boardwalks; mosquitoes increase in some zones.

Weather & Climate near Berbak National Park #

Climate

Berbak National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 28°C. Heavy rainfall (2933 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (311 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 27°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

311 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (255 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

255 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

March

March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

282 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (310 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 28°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

310 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

May

May is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (205 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 28°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

205 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (128 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

July

July is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

132 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (228 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

228 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (288 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

288 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

November

November is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (323 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

323 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

December

December is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (321 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 27°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

321 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

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