Weather in October in East Kalimantan
Thinking about venturing to East Kalimantan this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in East Kalimantan in October?
East Kalimantan 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 to very warm in Samarinda at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Samarinda and 26°C 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.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Balikpapan with an average of 173 mm to heavy rainfall in Tarakan with 270 mm.For a closer look at October's conditions in East Kalimantan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at East Kalimantan's yearly weather, check out our East Kalimantan climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 3 most popular destinations in East Kalimantan?
Balikpapan
In October Balikpapan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Tarakan
In October Tarakan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Samarinda
In October Samarinda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°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 October the best time to visit East Kalimantan?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit East Kalimantan 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 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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