Ketapang Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Ketapang’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Indonesia.

Monthly Temperature Averages

Ketapang enjoys a stable climate with temperatures staying pretty much the same throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C in May. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 25°C.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Ketapang by month:

The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

August, the city’s coldest month, sees about 75 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 10 days.

Annual Temperatures in Indonesia Compared

The map below shows the annual temperature across Indonesia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 32°C. Warm: 25°C to 32°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 25°C Moderate: 10°C to 18°C. Cold: 5°C to 10°C. Very cold: lower than 5°C

Ketapang Temperatures Compared World Wide

Ketapang’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.

Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.

How are these Temperatures Measured?

Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.

This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.

Temperatures in the Mountains

Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.

• Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
• Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.

For more detailed information about Ketapang’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Ketapang climate page.