East Kalimantan Weather in December

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

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Balikpapan Tarakan Samarinda

Planning a getaway to East Kalimantan, Indonesia this December 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 December

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Tarakan 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 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.

For specific regional insights in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Balikpapan with an average of 261 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Samarinda with 316 mm (12 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall 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 December

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

Temperature range in East Kalimantan (December)

Precipitation variation in East Kalimantan (December)

Balikpapan

In December Balikpapan 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
261 mm (10 in)
255 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Balikpapan →

Tarakan

In December 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
140 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
285 mm (11 in)
303 mm (12 in)
262 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Tarakan →

Samarinda

In December 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
302 mm (12 in)
316 mm (12 in)
286 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 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.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Balikpapan 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 261 mm (10 in)
Tarakan 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 303 mm (12 in)
Samarinda 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 316 mm (12 in)

East Kalimantan weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across East Kalimantan, Indonesia in December. 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 December?

Daytime temperatures in Balikpapan peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in December, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in East Kalimantan, Indonesia peaks during December. Balikpapan averages roughly 261 mm (10 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit East Kalimantan, Indonesia due to the typically less favorable weather in Balikpapan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August, September and October offering mostly mixed weather in Balikpapan.

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