East Kalimantan Weather in January

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

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Balikpapan Tarakan Samarinda

Considering a trip to East Kalimantan, Indonesia this January 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 January

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Tarakan at 29°C (84°F) and very warm in Samarinda at 32°C (90°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Samarinda and 25°C (77°F) in Tarakan. 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 January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Balikpapan with an average of 255 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Samarinda with 286 mm (11 in).

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 January

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

Temperature range in East Kalimantan (January)

Precipitation variation in East Kalimantan (January)

Balikpapan

In January Balikpapan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
261 mm (10 in)
255 mm (10 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Balikpapan →

Tarakan

In January Tarakan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
124 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
303 mm (12 in)
262 mm (10 in)
228 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Tarakan →

Samarinda

In January 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 poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
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
316 mm (12 in)
286 mm (11 in)
274 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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 January extremes

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

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Indonesia brought 389 mm (15 in) in Manado on January 27, 2023.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Balikpapan 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Tarakan 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 262 mm (10 in)
Samarinda 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 286 mm (11 in)

East Kalimantan weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in East Kalimantan, Indonesia brings poor weather. In Balikpapan, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

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

In Balikpapan, the average daytime high in January is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Rainfall in East Kalimantan, Indonesia peaks during January. Balikpapan averages roughly 255 mm (10 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

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