Climate of Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Point-value climate at Pontianak (West Kalimantan, Indonesia). Population approximately 607,311.
Located in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, Pontianak has a tropical climate. Population approximately 607,311. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.7°C / 80.1°F in December to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in May, with rainfall varying from 177 mm / 7 in (August) to 366 mm / 14.4 in (November) — about 3036 mm / 119.5 in across the year. Pontianak is the capital of West Kalimantan. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pontianak's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8°C80.2°F | 291 mm11.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 27.1°C80.8°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.2°C81°F | 227 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.3°C81.1°F | 263 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.7°C81.9°F | 254 mm10″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.6°C81.7°F | 196 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.3°C81.1°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.3°C81.1°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.2°C81°F | 240 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 27°C80.6°F | 287 mm11.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.9°C80.4°F | 366 mm14.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.7°C80.1°F | 347 mm13.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Pontianak?
Pontianak does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Pontianak's warmest month is May at an average of 27.7°C / 81.9°F, and its driest month is August with about 177 mm / 7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Pontianak?
Pontianak, in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.7°C / 80.1°F in December to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 3036 mm / 119.5 in, with the wettest month being November (366 mm / 14.4 in) and the driest August (177 mm / 7 in).
What is the average temperature in Pontianak in May?
The average temperature in Pontianak in May is 27.7°C / 81.9°F, with rainfall of about 254 mm / 10 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Pontianak?
The driest month in Pontianak is August, with about 177 mm / 7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.3°C / 81.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Pontianak?
The wettest month in Pontianak is November, with approximately 366 mm / 14.4 in of average monthly rainfall.