Climate of Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Point-value climate at Samarinda (East Kalimantan, Indonesia). Population approximately 592,228.
Located in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, Samarinda has a tropical climate. Population approximately 592,228. Monthly average temperatures range from 28°C / 82.4°F in July to 28.6°C / 83.5°F in May, with rainfall varying from 114 mm / 4.5 in (August) to 223 mm / 8.8 in (April) — about 2014 mm / 79.3 in across the year. Samarinda is the capital of East Kalimantan. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Samarinda's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.2°C82.8°F | 183 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| February | 28.3°C82.9°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 28.4°C83.1°F | 200 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| April | 28.4°C83.1°F | 223 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.6°C83.5°F | 183 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 28.3°C82.9°F | 151 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 28°C82.4°F | 126 mm5″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.2°C82.8°F | 114 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.5°C83.3°F | 123 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 28.5°C83.3°F | 145 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 28.4°C83.1°F | 199 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 28.3°C82.9°F | 205 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Samarinda?
Samarinda does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Samarinda's warmest month is May at an average of 28.6°C / 83.5°F, and its driest month is August with about 114 mm / 4.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Samarinda?
Samarinda, in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 28°C / 82.4°F in July to 28.6°C / 83.5°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 2014 mm / 79.3 in, with the wettest month being April (223 mm / 8.8 in) and the driest August (114 mm / 4.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Samarinda in May?
The average temperature in Samarinda in May is 28.6°C / 83.5°F, with rainfall of about 183 mm / 7.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Samarinda?
The driest month in Samarinda is August, with about 114 mm / 4.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 28.2°C / 82.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Samarinda?
The wettest month in Samarinda is April, with approximately 223 mm / 8.8 in of average monthly rainfall.