Weather in December in West Kalimantan
Planning a journey to West Kalimantan this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in West Kalimantan in December?
West Kalimantan is a region in Indonesia. December in West Kalimantan generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Pontianak. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Singkawang with an average of 404 mm to heavy rainfall in Ketapang with 491 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected in Pontianak. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at December's conditions in West Kalimantan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at West Kalimantan's yearly weather, check out our West Kalimantan climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in West Kalimantan?
Pontianak
In December Pontianak generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Singkawang
In December Singkawang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ketapang
In December Ketapang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit West Kalimantan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Pontianak, December may not be the ideal time to visit West Kalimantan.
On average, the best time to visit West Kalimantan is in July and August with generally tolerable weather in Pontianak. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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