East Kalimantan Weather in October

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

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Balikpapan Tarakan Samarinda

Are you planning a trip a to East Kalimantan, Indonesia in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in East Kalimantan in October

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Tarakan at 30°C (86°F) to very warm in Samarinda at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Samarinda and 26°C (79°F) in Tarakan. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For a closer look at conditions across East Kalimantan, Indonesia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Balikpapan with an average of 173 mm (6.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Tarakan with 270 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 October

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

Temperature range in East Kalimantan (October)

Precipitation variation in East Kalimantan (October)

Balikpapan

In October 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 tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
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 rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
Climate in Balikpapan →

Tarakan

In October 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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
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
165 hours
155 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
270 mm (11 in)
285 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Samarinda

In October Samarinda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
302 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Kalimantan, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Balikpapan 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
Tarakan 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 270 mm (11 in)
Samarinda 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)

East Kalimantan weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

East Kalimantan, Indonesia typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Balikpapan average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Balikpapan peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in October, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in East Kalimantan, Indonesia peaks during October. Balikpapan averages roughly 173 mm (6.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit East Kalimantan, Indonesia with overall tolerable weather in Balikpapan. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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

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