Mount Besar

Mountain Forest-covered summit in South Sumatra

Mount Besar
-4.4373, 103.6713

How to Get to Mount Besar #

Access is typically from provincial centers in South Sumatra by road; local tracks and plantation roads approach the mountain. Organize transport through regional towns and hire local guides familiar with the area.

Tips for Visiting Mount Besar #

  • Local roads are often in poor condition - arrange transport with experienced local drivers and allow extra travel time.
  • Bring a local guide if planning to trek; maps are limited and the terrain can be remote.
  • Respect local land use and communities; inform local authorities of travel plans in more isolated zones.

Best Time to Visit Mount Besar #

May-October is generally the safer season for travel and hikes.

Dry season
May-Oct · 24-32°C (75-90°F)
Easier road access and less rain; preferable for trekking in South Sumatra.
Wet season
Nov-Apr · 24-34°C (75-93°F)
Heavy rainfall can make paths and river crossings difficult and dangerous.

Weather & Climate near Mount Besar #

Climate

Mount Besar's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 12°C to 21°C. Heavy rainfall (2991 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (340 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 20°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

340 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (286 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

286 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (329 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

329 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (323 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

323 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (235 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

235 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

August

August is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

182 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (250 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

250 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (304 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

304 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (322 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

322 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

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