Borneo Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Borneo, Indonesia in October.

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Samarinda

Considering a trip to Borneo, Indonesia this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Borneo in October

Borneo, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. October in Borneo generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Samarinda. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To explore the conditions in Borneo, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

October is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 237 mm (9.3 in) in Samarinda.

Explore Borneo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Borneo — and find the best time to visit. (based on Samarinda)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March32°C (90°F) April33°C (91°F) May32°C (90°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September33°C (91°F) October33°C (91°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Borneo in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Borneo.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Borneo

What is the weather like in October for the most popular destinonation in Borneo, Indonesia?

Samarinda

In October Samarinda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
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September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
302 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Borneo, in Indonesia.

Borneo weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Borneo, Indonesia in October?

In October, Borneo, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Samarinda sees daytime temperatures near 33°C (91°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Borneo, Indonesia in October?

Average temperatures in Borneo, Indonesia during October range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 33°C (91°F) in Samarinda.

Does Borneo, Indonesia get a lot of rain in October?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Samarinda records an average of 237 mm (9.3 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Borneo, Indonesia.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Borneo, Indonesia?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Borneo, Indonesia with often poor weather in Samarinda.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Samarinda.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Borneo.

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