Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia? If you're planning to go to Gunung Leuser National Park, below is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

Contents

  1. When to go to Gunung Leuser National Park
  2. Important essentials for Gunung Leuser National Park
  3. Activities for Gunung Leuser National Park
  4. Gunung Leuser National Park in January: weather and what to pack
  5. Gunung Leuser National Park in February: weather and what to pack
  6. Gunung Leuser National Park in March: weather and what to pack
  7. Gunung Leuser National Park in April: weather and what to pack
  8. Gunung Leuser National Park in May: weather and what to pack
  9. Gunung Leuser National Park in June: weather and what to pack
  10. Gunung Leuser National Park in July: weather and what to pack
  11. Gunung Leuser National Park in August: weather and what to pack
  12. Gunung Leuser National Park in September: weather and what to pack
  13. Gunung Leuser National Park in October: weather and what to pack
  14. Gunung Leuser National Park in November: weather and what to pack
  15. Gunung Leuser National Park in December: weather and what to pack

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When to go to Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia

Based on the climate and weather in Gunung Leuser National Park, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

Important essentials for Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Gunung Leuser National Park, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

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  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

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  • A vaccine card protector

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What to wear/what to pack for Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia by month

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January

If you go to Gunung Leuser National Park in January, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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February

February is hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about a third of the time.

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March

March is hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about a third of the time.

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April

April can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

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May

May in Gunung Leuser National Park is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

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June

June is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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July

July for Gunung Leuser National Park is hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.

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August

If you go to Gunung Leuser National Park in August, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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September

September in Gunung Leuser National Park is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

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October

If you are traveling to Gunung Leuser National Park in October, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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November

November in this region is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about two thirds of the time.

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December

December in Gunung Leuser National Park is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

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