East Kalimantan Weather in August

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

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Balikpapan Tarakan Samarinda

Planning a getaway to East Kalimantan, Indonesia this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in East Kalimantan in August

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Balikpapan at 30°C (86°F) to very warm in Samarinda at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Samarinda and 26°C (79°F) in Balikpapan. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of East Kalimantan, Indonesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Balikpapan with an average of 125 mm (4.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Tarakan with 220 mm (8.7 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Balikpapan.

Explore East Kalimantan by month

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

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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in East Kalimantan, Indonesia?

Temperature range in East Kalimantan (August)

Precipitation variation in East Kalimantan (August)

Balikpapan

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
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 rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Balikpapan →

Tarakan

In August Tarakan generally has very 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 poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
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
171 hours
171 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
222 mm (8.7 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tarakan →

Samarinda

In August Samarinda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Samarinda →

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

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Balikpapan 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Tarakan 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)
Samarinda 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)

East Kalimantan weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across East Kalimantan, Indonesia in August. The popular destination of Balikpapan averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in East Kalimantan, Indonesia during August range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Balikpapan.

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

Balikpapan typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 125 mm (4.9 in) on average across East Kalimantan, Indonesia.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit East Kalimantan, Indonesia with overall tolerable weather in Balikpapan.

Generally speaking, July, August, September and October provide unpleasant weather in Balikpapan.

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