Bukit Daun
Mountain Stratovolcano in Bengkulu province with forested slopes
Bukit Daun, a volcanic peak in Bengkulu on Sumatra, draws trekkers and naturalists. Routes lead through rainforest to crater scenery and vantage points above nearby villages.
How to Get to Bukit Daun #
Bukit Daun is accessed from the town of Mukomuko or central Bengkulu province. Travel typically involves a road journey on provincial routes followed by village tracks; hire a local driver or join a trekking operator in Bengkulu city. Expect several hours on rough roads before trailheads are reached.
Tips for Visiting Bukit Daun #
- Track conditions vary-local guides are essential for safety and route-finding.
- Bring a flashlight and warm layers for summit bivouacs-temperatures can drop sharply at night.
- Volcanic terrain can be unstable; avoid steep crater rims after rain.
Best Time to Visit Bukit Daun #
Best visited in local dry season when trails are accessible; heavy rains in monsoon months make routes hazardous.
Weather & Climate near Bukit Daun #
Bukit Daun's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 10°C to 19°C. Heavy rainfall (2625 mm/year), wettest in April.
January
January is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (314 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (259 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (294 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (315 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (265 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (266 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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