East Kalimantan Weather in March

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

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Balikpapan Tarakan Samarinda

Considering a trip to East Kalimantan, Indonesia this March 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 March

East Kalimantan, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. March 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 30°C (86°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 26°C (79°F) in Tarakan. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in East Kalimantan, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tarakan with an average of 240 mm (9.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Samarinda with 308 mm (12 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 March

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

Temperature range in East Kalimantan (March)

Precipitation variation in East Kalimantan (March)

Balikpapan

In March 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 poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
258 mm (10 in)
260 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Balikpapan →

Tarakan

In March 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 poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
130 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
228 mm (9 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Tarakan →

Samarinda

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
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
274 mm (11 in)
308 mm (12 in)
325 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 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.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Balikpapan 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 258 mm (10 in)
Tarakan 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 240 mm (9.4 in)
Samarinda 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 308 mm (12 in)

East Kalimantan weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, East Kalimantan, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Balikpapan sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

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

In Balikpapan, the average daytime high in March is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

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

Rainfall in East Kalimantan, Indonesia peaks during March. Balikpapan averages roughly 258 mm (10 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our view, March 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?

We have much more information about the climate in East Kalimantan.

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