AI-generatedSabang at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 2,141 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Sabang
Sabang has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while December is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Sabang is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sabang
The best time to visit Sabang is all year round. The sea reaches 30.0 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is November with 343 mm of precipitation.
Sabang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sabang in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Sabang in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Sabang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Sabang in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: all year
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:2418:24
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:11–06:52 · evening 17:57–18:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:03–06:11 · evening 18:37–18:45
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Sabang compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 29° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Sabang in October?
In October, Sabang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 263 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sabang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min06:24 – 18:24
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 89 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Sabang
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Sabang: score 80 against 66. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is about as warm in both months. February has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 26° |
| Sea | 28.9° | 28.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 25 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 263 mm | 82 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sabang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
71January29° · Sea 29° · 6.4 h
In January, Sabang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 169 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Sabang.
Sabang in January80February29° · Sea 29° · 7.2 h
In February, Sabang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 82 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Sabang.
Sabang in February77March30° · Sea 29° · 6.8 h
In March, Sabang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 91 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Sabang.
Sabang in March71April31° · Sea 30° · 6.4 h
In April, Sabang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 124 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Sabang.
Sabang in April70May31° · Sea 30° · 6.0 h
In May, Sabang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 188 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sabang.
Sabang in May76June31° · Sea 30° · 6.4 h
In June, Sabang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sabang.
Sabang in June75July31° · Sea 30° · 6.2 h
In July, Sabang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sabang.
Sabang in July71August31° · Sea 29° · 5.7 h
In August, Sabang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 149 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sabang.
Sabang in August67September30° · Sea 29° · 5.2 h
In September, Sabang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 188 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sabang.
Sabang in September66October29° · Sea 29° · 4.8 h
In October, Sabang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 263 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sabang.
Sabang in October65November29° · Sea 29° · 4.4 h
In November, Sabang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 343 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Sabang.
Sabang in November66December28° · Sea 29° · 4.9 h
In December, Sabang is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 309 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Sabang.
Sabang in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sabang
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in October (25°), the warmest in May (27°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 71 | 29° | 25° | 28.5° | 6.4 h | 20 | 169 |
| FebruaryFeb | 80 | 29° | 26° | 28.8° | 7.2 h | 14 | 82 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 30° | 26° | 29.3° | 6.8 h | 15 | 91 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 31° | 26° | 29.8° | 6.4 h | 19 | 124 |
| MayMay | 70 | 31° | 27° | 30.0° | 6.0 h | 19 | 188 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 31° | 26° | 29.8° | 6.4 h | 15 | 117 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 31° | 26° | 29.6° | 6.2 h | 15 | 117 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 31° | 26° | 29.4° | 5.7 h | 17 | 149 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 30° | 25° | 29.1° | 5.2 h | 19 | 188 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 29° | 25° | 28.9° | 4.8 h | 25 | 263 |
| NovemberNov | 65 | 29° | 25° | 28.7° | 4.4 h | 27 | 343 |
| DecemberDec | 66 | 28° | 25° | 28.5° | 4.9 h | 25 | 309 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Sabang
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.5 – 29.4 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sabang ranges from 28.5 °C in January to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From November to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.5 and 30.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.3° | 28.9° | 29.9° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.8° | 29.4° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.0° | 29.5° | 30.5° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.8° | 29.4° | 30.2° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.6° | 29.2° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.4° | 29.1° | 29.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.9° | 28.5° | 29.4° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.7° | 28.3° | 29.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.0° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sabang
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Sabang, 40 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Sabang: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Sabang has about 25 rainy days with 263 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sabang
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Sabang
How breezy and how cloudy Sabang is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Sabang typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: all year except Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 89 % of the sky over Sabang: mostly overcast, with about 4.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Sabang
How often the day gets hot in Sabang (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Sabang has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Sabang
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Sabang in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Sabang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 73) and its weakest during October half-term (score 66).
- 73
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,890 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Indonesia
- Currency
- Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
- Language
- Indonesian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +62
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Sabang vs Banda Aceh
In October the holiday weather in Sabang and Banda Aceh is about equally good (score 66 vs 63). During the day Banda Aceh is 1 °C warmer than Sabang. The sea is about equally warm. Banda Aceh gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Sabang | Banda Aceh |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 24 |
| Best time | All year | Jan – Feb |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Indonesia in October: the best places
In October, Sabang ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- SabangThis page29°29°66
- 2Nusantara31°29°65
- 3Lhoknga29°29°64
- 4Padang25°29°54
- 5Bukittinggi25°53
- 6Ubud30°52
- 7Bandung29°47
- 8Yogyakarta31°46
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Frequently asked questions about Sabang
When is the best time to visit Sabang?
The best time to visit Sabang is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sabang?
The sea temperature in Sabang ranges from 28.5 °C in January to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Sabang in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Sabang?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. December is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Sabang?
The wettest month is November with 343 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 82 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sabang get?
Sabang gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.2 hours a day; in November there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Sabang in?
Sabang is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sabang?
A nonstop flight from London to Sabang takes about 12 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,890 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Sabang?
Sabang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 73) and its weakest during October half-term (score 66). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 71, summer holidays 72, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 69.