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.

Bukit Daun at a Glance#

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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.

Dry season
May-September · 18-28°C (day)
Clearer trails and safer climbing conditions; most trekking undertaken in these months.
Shoulder season
April and October · 10-22°C
Fewer visitors but higher chance of rain; trails muddy.

Weather & Climate near Bukit Daun#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 66 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 10° - 18° 14° 314 mm overcast 90% 2.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
February Acceptable 10° - 18° 14° 259 mm overcast 89% 2.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
March Acceptable 10° - 19° 14° 294 mm overcast 89% 1.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
April Acceptable 10° - 19° 14° 315 mm overcast 90% 1.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
May Acceptable 11° - 19° 15° 196 mm overcast 90% 1.6 m/s 1.9 very high 11.8h
June Acceptable 10° - 18° 14° 116 mm overcast 89% 2.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.8h
July Good 10° - 18° 14° 92 mm overcast 89% 2.4 m/s 1.8 very high 11.8h
August Acceptable 10° - 18° 14° 115 mm overcast 88% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
September Acceptable 10° - 18° 14° 164 mm overcast 87% 2.1 m/s 1.9 very high 12.0h
October Acceptable 10° - 18° 14° 229 mm overcast 87% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
November Acceptable 10° - 18° 14° 265 mm overcast 89% 1.9 m/s 2.0 very high 12.2h
December Acceptable 10° - 18° 14° 266 mm overcast 90% 2.0 m/s 2.0 very high 12.2h