Weather in December in East Kalimantan
Thinking about venturing to East Kalimantan this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in East Kalimantan in December?
East Kalimantan 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 to very warm in Samarinda at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Samarinda and 26°C 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.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Balikpapan with an average of 261 mm to heavy rainfall in Samarinda with 316 mm. Balikpapan experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.For specific regional insights in East Kalimantan for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our East Kalimantan climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in East Kalimantan?
Balikpapan
In December Balikpapan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tarakan
In December Tarakan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Samarinda
In December Samarinda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit East Kalimantan?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit East Kalimantan due to the typically poor weather in Balikpapan.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August, September and October offering mostly tolerable weather in Balikpapan. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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