Mount BandaharaMount Bandahara at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Mount Bandahara
Best in the dry season for easier access and clearer views.
Dry season
Apr-Oct · 18-28°C
Generally more stable weather and better trail conditions.
Wet season
Nov-Mar · 20-30°C
Frequent heavy rains; trails can be slippery and rivers rise quickly.
Weather & Climate near Mount Bandahara
Climate
Mount Bandahara's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 7°C to 18°C. Heavy rainfall (2304 mm/year), wettest in October.
Air Quality:
AQI 60
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 7° - 17° | 12° | 191 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.1 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.8h |
| February | Acceptable | 7° - 18° | 12° | 145 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 7° - 18° | 13° | 229 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Acceptable | 8° - 18° | 13° | 219 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 8° - 18° | 13° | 192 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.2h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 17° | 12° | 104 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.2h |
| July | Acceptable | 7° - 17° | 12° | 125 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.1 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 7° - 17° | 12° | 135 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 12° | 207 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 16° | 12° | 265 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 8° - 16° | 12° | 257 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.8h |
| December | Acceptable | 8° - 17° | 12° | 235 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.8h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Mount Bandahara
Reachable from Sigli or Banda Aceh by regional roads; local transport and guides are recommended for final approach into higher trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Mount Bandahara
- Local guides are invaluable for navigating trails and understanding conditions in the Aceh highlands.
- Weather can change quickly in tropical mountain areas - be prepared for rain even if forecasts look clear.
- Respect local customs and land use; many highland paths cross community-owned land.