East Kalimantan Weather in May

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

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Balikpapan Tarakan Samarinda

Planning a getaway to East Kalimantan, Indonesia this May 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 May

East Kalimantan, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. May in East Kalimantan generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C (86°F) in Tarakan to 32°C (90°F) in Samarinda. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Samarinda and 26°C (79°F) in Tarakan. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Balikpapan with an average of 214 mm (8.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Samarinda with 266 mm (10 in).

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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 May

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

Temperature range in East Kalimantan (May)

Precipitation variation in East Kalimantan (May)

Balikpapan

In May Balikpapan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
260 mm (10 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
202 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Balikpapan →

Tarakan

In May Tarakan 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.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
140 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
243 mm (9.6 in)
259 mm (10 in)
235 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Tarakan →

Samarinda

In May 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.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°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
325 mm (13 in)
266 mm (10 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Samarinda →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Balikpapan 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 214 mm (8.4 in)
Tarakan 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 259 mm (10 in)
Samarinda 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 266 mm (10 in)

East Kalimantan weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

East Kalimantan, Indonesia typically experiences less favorable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Balikpapan average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in East Kalimantan, Indonesia during May range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 31°C (88°F) in Balikpapan.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Balikpapan records an average of 214 mm (8.4 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for East Kalimantan, Indonesia.

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

In our opinion, May 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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