East Kalimantan Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Kalimantan, Indonesia in April.

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Balikpapan Tarakan Samarinda

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

What to Expect in East Kalimantan in April

East Kalimantan, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. April in East Kalimantan generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Tarakan at 30°C (86°F) to very warm in Samarinda at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Samarinda and 26°C (79°F) in Tarakan. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tarakan with an average of 243 mm (9.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Samarinda with 325 mm (13 in).

Explore East Kalimantan by month

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January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April31°C (88°F) May31°C (88°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in East Kalimantan in April

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 East Kalimantan

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in East Kalimantan, Indonesia?

Temperature range in East Kalimantan (April)

Precipitation variation in East Kalimantan (April)

Balikpapan

In April Balikpapan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
258 mm (10 in)
260 mm (10 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Balikpapan →

Tarakan

In April Tarakan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
132 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
240 mm (9.4 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
259 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Tarakan →

Samarinda

In April 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 less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°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
308 mm (12 in)
325 mm (13 in)
266 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Samarinda →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Kalimantan, in Indonesia.

In our records: Indonesia April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Indonesia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest April day in Indonesia reached 40°C (104°F) in Pulau Merah on April 1, 2014.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Kalimantan in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Balikpapan 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 260 mm (10 in)
Tarakan 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)
Samarinda 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 325 mm (13 in)

East Kalimantan weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Kalimantan, Indonesia in April?

In April, East Kalimantan, Indonesia generally has less favorable weather conditions. Balikpapan sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in East Kalimantan, Indonesia in April?

In Balikpapan, the average daytime high in April is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does East Kalimantan, Indonesia get a lot of rain in April?

Yes. April brings heavy rainfall to East Kalimantan, Indonesia, with Balikpapan averaging around 260 mm (10 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is April a Good Time to Visit East Kalimantan, Indonesia?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to East Kalimantan, Indonesia with often less favorable weather in Balikpapan.

On average, the best time to visit East Kalimantan, Indonesia is in July, August, September and October with generally mixed weather in Balikpapan.

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