East Kalimantan weather in January
Planning a getaway to East Kalimantan this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in East Kalimantan in January?
East Kalimantan is a region in Indonesia. January in East Kalimantan generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
During the day the temperature is warm in Tarakan at 29°C and very warm in Samarinda at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Samarinda and 25°C 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.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Balikpapan with an average of 255 mm to heavy rainfall in Samarinda with 286 mm.
For specific regional insights in East Kalimantan for January, 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 January for the 3 most popular destinations in East Kalimantan?
Balikpapan
In January Balikpapan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tarakan
In January Tarakan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Samarinda
In January 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 January the best time to visit East Kalimantan?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to East Kalimantan with often poor weather in Balikpapan.
Generally speaking, July, August, September and October provide tolerable weather in Balikpapan. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December tend to be poor.
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