Temperature in East Kalimantan in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in East Kalimantan, Indonesia this May.

East Kalimantan, Indonesia, a region in Indonesia, experiences very high average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging 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.

What is the temperature of the different cities in East Kalimantan, Indonesia in May?

Discover the typical May temperatures for the most popular locations of East Kalimantan on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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East Kalimantan temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in East Kalimantan, Indonesia in May?

Daytime temperatures in Balikpapan typically peak at 31°C (88°F) in May, putting it in the very high range.

How cold does it get at night in East Kalimantan, Indonesia in May?

After dark, Balikpapan cools to about 26°C (79°F) on an average May night.

What is the warmest city in May in East Kalimantan, Indonesia?

Based on our systematic data collection, Samarinda has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 32°C (90°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 24°C (75°F).

What is the coldest city in May in East Kalimantan, Indonesia?

When looking through our records, we find that Tarakan stands out as the coolest city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia for the month of May. Daytime highs average 30°C (86°F) and it cools down to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the water temperature in May?

The water temperature averages approximately 29°C (84°F) in Balikpapan this month, warm, bath-like water that stays very comfortable for a long swim.

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