Summit weather · Sumatera
Gunung Leuser weather today
Gunung Leuser is a mountain with a summit of 3,119 m in Aceh province, Sumatera region. The nearest major city in our list is Medan (± 169 km straight-line). This page shows a 7-day weather forecast at summit elevation, not for the nearest town, updated automatically every 3 hours. Hiking conditions today according to the model: Caution – summit temperature 5–10 °C, maximum wind 8 km/h and rain 17.6 mm.
10 °C
Heavy rain · feels like 10 °C
- Wind7 km/h SW
- Cloud100%
- Humidity99%
- TodayCaution
Conditions around 13:00 WIB · Model updated 3 November 2026 at 12:20 WIB · fetched 13:08 WIB
Over the next 7 days, the day with the best summit weather score according to the model is Tuesday, 3 November (rain 17.6 mm, max wind 8 km/h, temperature 5–10 °C).
7-day summit weather forecast for Gunung Leuser
| Day | Daytime weather | Temp min/max | Lowest feels-like | Max wind | Rain | Avg cloud | Sunrise / sunset | Hiking conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday3 Nov | Heavy rain | 5 / 10 °C | 7 °C | 8 km/h | 17.6 mm | 99% | 06:15 / 18:14 | Cautionrain 5–19.9 mm |
| Wednesday4 Nov | Heavy rain | 5 / 12 °C | 4 °C | 8 km/h | 28.7 mm | 91% | 06:15 / 18:14 | Poorrain ≥ 20 mm |
| Thursday5 Nov | Heavy rain | 4 / 13 °C | 3 °C | 11 km/h | 19.0 mm | 98% | 06:15 / 18:14 | Cautionrain 5–19.9 mm |
| Friday6 Nov | Heavy rain | 4 / 13 °C | 4 °C | 7 km/h | 19.8 mm | 92% | 06:15 / 18:14 | Cautionrain 5–19.9 mm |
| Saturday7 Nov | Heavy rain | 4 / 13 °C | 5 °C | 5 km/h | 39.0 mm | 95% | 06:15 / 18:14 | Poorrain ≥ 20 mm |
| Sunday8 Nov | Heavy rain | 4 / 12 °C | 5 °C | 5 km/h | 30.4 mm | 99% | 06:16 / 18:14 | Poorrain ≥ 20 mm |
| Monday9 Nov | Heavy rain | 5 / 11 °C | 6 °C | 5 km/h | 26.1 mm | 99% | 06:16 / 18:14 | Poorrain ≥ 20 mm |
Hourly, next 24 hours
| Time (WIB) | Temp | Feels like | Wind | Rain | Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 🌧️ 10 °C | 10 °C | 7 km/h SW | 4.6 mm | 100% |
| 14:00 | 🌧️ 10 °C | 9 °C | 8 km/h SW | 5.5 mm | 100% |
| 15:00 | 🌧️ 10 °C | 9 °C | 6 km/h SW | 2.8 mm | 100% |
| 16:00 | 🌧️ 10 °C | 9 °C | 6 km/h SW | 1.8 mm | 100% |
| 17:00 | 🌧️ 10 °C | 9 °C | 6 km/h SW | 1.4 mm | 100% |
| 18:00 | 🌦️ 8 °C | 7 °C | 6 km/h NW | 0.5 mm | 100% |
| 19:00 | 🌦️ 8 °C | 8 °C | 4 km/h NE | 0.6 mm | 100% |
| 20:00 | 🌦️ 8 °C | 8 °C | 1 km/h W | 0.3 mm | 100% |
| 21:00 | 🌦️ 8 °C | 8 °C | 1 km/h N | 0.1 mm | 99% |
| 22:00 | ☁️ 8 °C | 8 °C | 3 km/h NE | 0.0 mm | 94% |
| 23:00 | ☁️ 8 °C | 8 °C | 1 km/h NE | 0.0 mm | 95% |
| 00:00 | 🌦️ 7 °C | 7 °C | 4 km/h NE | 0.3 mm | 93% |
| 01:00 | 🌦️ 7 °C | 7 °C | 3 km/h NE | 0.3 mm | 98% |
| 02:00 | ⛅ 6 °C | 6 °C | 4 km/h NE | 0.0 mm | 63% |
| 03:00 | ⛅ 6 °C | 6 °C | 3 km/h NE | 0.0 mm | 48% |
| 04:00 | ⛅ 6 °C | 6 °C | 4 km/h NE | 0.0 mm | 41% |
| 05:00 | ⛅ 5 °C | 4 °C | 6 km/h NE | 0.0 mm | 59% |
| 06:00 | ☁️ 5 °C | 5 °C | 4 km/h NE | 0.0 mm | 96% |
| 07:00 | ☁️ 6 °C | 6 °C | 4 km/h NE | 0.0 mm | 88% |
| 08:00 | ⛅ 10 °C | 10 °C | 3 km/h E | 0.0 mm | 95% |
| 09:00 | 🌦️ 11 °C | 11 °C | 5 km/h S | 0.6 mm | 98% |
| 10:00 | 🌧️ 12 °C | 12 °C | 6 km/h S | 3.6 mm | 97% |
| 11:00 | 🌧️ 11 °C | 11 °C | 8 km/h S | 5.6 mm | 99% |
| 12:00 | 🌧️ 10 °C | 10 °C | 6 km/h SW | 3.1 mm | 100% |
SIMAKSI permit, quota & hiking status
No online data – check with the basecamp
Closed Official announcement as of 31 August 2026, re-check before you go.
The Ministry of Forestry set a temporary closure of hiking tourism (high forest-fire risk) from 1 September 2026; online booking for the closed locations is suspended. The policy is reviewed periodically.
Source: Ministry of Forestry press release SP.472/HKLN/08/2026 (Circular SE.4/KSDAE/SKSDAE/KSA.02.02/B/8/2026) · 64 days ago · source checked automatically 2 November 2026
- Manager: Balai Besar Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser
- Official contact: no official contact found yet (other than the site above).
- Open/closed status: check the official announcements on the manager's official channels.
Source: www.kehutanan.go.id/news/antisipasi-puncak-kemarau-kemenhut-atur-status-pendakian-gunung-di-kawasan-konservasi-berbasis-manajemen-risiko · last verified 2 November 2026.
Facts: Gunung Leuser
- Summit elevation
- 3,119 mSource: Wikidata Q1909348 (P2044)Other values: 3,466 m (Wikipedia EN), 3,466 m (OpenStreetMap)
- Coordinates
- 3.7414, 97.1551
- Province
- Aceh
- Region
- Sumatera
- Time zone
- WIB (UTC+7)
- Elevation class
- C (2,500–3,499 m)
- Difficulty
- no verified data yet
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Nearest cities
- Medan: ± 169 km straight-line
- Banda Aceh: ± 286 km straight-line
- Padang: ± 632 km straight-line
Straight-line distance from the city centre, not road distance.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Gunung Leuser?
Gunung Leuser has an elevation of 3,119 m according to Wikidata Q1909348 (P2044). Other values in circulation: 3,466 m (Wikipedia EN), 3,466 m (OpenStreetMap).
Which province is Gunung Leuser in?
Gunung Leuser is in Aceh province, Sumatera region (based on the summit coordinates 3.7414, 97.1551).
What is the weather on the summit of Gunung Leuser today?
According to the MET Norway model (updated 3 November 2026 at 12:20 WIB), today's hiking conditions are rated Caution: temperature 5–10 °C, lowest feels-like 7 °C, maximum wind 8 km/h, rain 17.6 mm. This is model data, not an official BMKG warning.
What time is sunrise on the summit of Gunung Leuser tomorrow?
Around 06:15 WIB (Wednesday, 4 November 2026), calculated for the standard horizon. Sunset is around 18:14 WIB.
How cold is the summit of Gunung Leuser this week?
The lowest summit temperature over the next 7 days is forecast at 4 °C; with wind it can feel colder. Bring warm layers and rain gear.
Does hiking Gunung Leuser need a SIMAKSI permit or booking?
Hiking on Gunung Leuser is managed by Balai Besar Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser. Open/closed status and quotas must be checked directly on the manager's official channels.
Sources
- Coordinates: OpenStreetMap node 1070173083
- Elevation: Wikidata Q1909348 (P2044)
- Province: derived from the coordinates via OpenStreetMap Nominatim (reverse geocoding of the coordinates)
- Weather: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0), with elevation adjustment to 3,119 m
- Wikipedia (ID)
- Wikipedia (EN)
Method note: temperature is adjusted to summit elevation by MET Norway; wind and rain come from the global model grid, so real wind on an exposed summit can be stronger. Gust data is not available from the global model for Indonesia. Sunrise/sunset times are calculated for the standard horizon. Full details on data & methods.
Important: the forecasts on this site are automatically processed numerical model output (MET Norway), not official BMKG warnings and not volcano status. Always check BMKG, activity status at MAGMA Indonesia (PVMBG), and trail opening/closure announcements from the national park or basecamp before you climb.