Best Time to Visit Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Samarinda.
Samarinda does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (May, 28.6°C / 83.5°F) and driest (August, 114 mm / 4.5 in) months. The drier stretch runs through May–October and January–February; the wetter half falls in March–April and November–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 28°C / 82.4°F in July to 28.6°C / 83.5°F in May, with rainfall from 114 mm / 4.5 in (August) to 223 mm / 8.8 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Samarinda'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 | 28.2°C82.8°F | 114 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.5°C83.3°F | 123 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 28°C82.4°F | 126 mm5″ | Tropical |
No month at Samarinda matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Samarinda?
Samarinda doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on August (driest, ~114 mm / 4.5 in) and May (warmest, 28.6°C / 83.5°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Indonesia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Samarinda?
The rainy season at Samarinda, East Kalimantan runs through March–April and November–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 183 mm / 7.2 in. The wettest single month is April (223 mm / 8.8 in).
What is the driest month in Samarinda?
The driest month in Samarinda is August, averaging about 114 mm / 4.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 28.2°C / 82.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Samarinda?
The least comfortable months for travel to Samarinda — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 223 mm / 8.8 in in April, and the coldest month averages 28°C / 82.4°F.
Is Samarinda climate different from Indonesia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Samarinda 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 Samarinda specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.