Best Time to Visit Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Palangkaraya.
Palangkaraya does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (May, 28.2°C / 82.8°F) and driest (July, 111 mm / 4.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 27.4°C / 81.3°F in January to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in May, with rainfall from 111 mm / 4.4 in (July) to 281 mm / 11.1 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Palangkaraya's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 27.7°C81.9°F | 111 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.4°C81.3°F | 111 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.9°C82.2°F | 142 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
No month at Palangkaraya matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Palangkaraya?
Palangkaraya doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~111 mm / 4.4 in) and May (warmest, 28.2°C / 82.8°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Indonesia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Palangkaraya?
The rainy season at Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 246 mm / 9.7 in. The wettest single month is March (281 mm / 11.1 in).
What is the driest month in Palangkaraya?
The driest month in Palangkaraya is July, averaging about 111 mm / 4.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.4°C / 81.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Palangkaraya?
The least comfortable months for travel to Palangkaraya — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, July, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 281 mm / 11.1 in in March, and the coldest month averages 27.4°C / 81.3°F.
Is Palangkaraya climate different from Indonesia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Palangkaraya figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Indonesia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Palangkaraya specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.