The climate in Pontianak during March can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
March is in the fall / autumn in Pontianak and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 31.9°C 89.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.8°C 73°F |
Average temperature | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 229 mm 9 ins |
Rainy days | 15 days |
Sea temperature | 29°C 84.1°F |
Humidity | 85% |
Windspeed | 6.8kph 4 mph |
On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Pontianak with around 229mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Pontianak in March 2024.
Hottest month: | May | 32°C 89.6°F |
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Driest month: | August | 181mm 7.1ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 8.2hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 30.8°C 87.4°F |
Wettest month: | November | 377mm 14.8ins |