Weather in August in West Kalimantan
Planning a getaway to West Kalimantan this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in West Kalimantan in August?
West Kalimantan is a region in Indonesia. August in West Kalimantan generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Ketapang to 33°C in Pontianak. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Pontianak and 25°C in Ketapang. 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 August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ketapang with an average of 75 mm to heavy rainfall in Pontianak with 173 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Pontianak typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Pontianak usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Kalimantan in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our West Kalimantan climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 3 most popular destinations in West Kalimantan?
Pontianak
In August Pontianak 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 tolerable that month.
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Singkawang
In August Singkawang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ketapang
In August Ketapang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit West Kalimantan?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit West Kalimantan with overall tolerable weather in Pontianak.
Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Pontianak. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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