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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Bitung.
Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 30°C (86°F), peaking in October at 30°C (86°F) and dipping in January to 29°C (84°F).
The city has a wet climate, receiving around 2215 mm (87 in) of rainfall per year. Despite the high annual total, it has a distinct rainy season from November to June. June is the wettest month. The sunniest month is August, with 7.0 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, Bitung experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in October to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in January.
Nighttime temperatures range from 25°C (77°F) in October to 25°C (77°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Bitung has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2215 mm (87 in) of rainfall per year. The seasons in Bitung bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 251 mm (9.9 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, September, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 93 mm (3.7 in) over 10 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Bitung Precipitation page.
In Bitung, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 4.0 hours per average day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bitung.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 84%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
July typically offers the most optimal weather in Bitung. In contrast, March, April, May, June, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Bitung has a distinct rainy season from November to June.
Daytime highs range from 29°C (84°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in October. Nighttime lows range from 25°C (77°F) to 25°C (77°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 2215 mm (87 in). June is the wettest month with 251 mm (9.9 in), while September is the driest with 93 mm (3.7 in).
Bitung receives around 1,870 hours of sunshine per year. August is the sunniest month with 211 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 120 hours.
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