Best Time to Visit Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Pontianak.
Pontianak does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (May, 27.7°C / 81.9°F) and driest (August, 177 mm / 7 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–March and May–September; the wetter half falls in April and October–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 26.7°C / 80.1°F in December to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in May, with rainfall from 177 mm / 7 in (August) to 366 mm / 14.4 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Pontianak'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 | 27.3°C81.1°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.3°C81.1°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.6°C81.7°F | 196 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
No month at Pontianak matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pontianak?
Pontianak doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on August (driest, ~177 mm / 7 in) and May (warmest, 27.7°C / 81.9°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Indonesia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Pontianak?
The rainy season at Pontianak, West Kalimantan runs through April and October–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 254 mm / 10 in. The wettest single month is November (366 mm / 14.4 in).
What is the driest month in Pontianak?
The driest month in Pontianak is August, averaging about 177 mm / 7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.3°C / 81.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Pontianak?
The least comfortable months for travel to Pontianak — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 366 mm / 14.4 in in November, and the coldest month averages 26.7°C / 80.1°F.
Is Pontianak climate different from Indonesia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Pontianak 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 Pontianak specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.