When is the best time to go to Samarinda

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Samarinda, Indonesia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Samarinda weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Samarinda are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Samarinda January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 238mm 4.6hrs 12.9hrs

January is a very wet, humid month in Samarinda and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Samarinda, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Samarinda and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Samarinda with around 238mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Samarinda weather in January »

February

Samarinda February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 213mm 5.4hrs 12.8hrs

February in Samarinda is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samarinda for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Samarinda and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Samarinda with around 213mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Samarinda weather in February »

March

Samarinda March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 229mm 6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Samarinda is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samarinda for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Samarinda and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Samarinda with around 229mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Samarinda weather in March »

April

Samarinda April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 193mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs

Samarinda's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samarinda for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Samarinda and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Samarinda with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Samarinda weather in April »

May

Samarinda May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 215mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Samarinda and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samarinda for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Samarinda and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Samarinda with around 215mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Samarinda weather in May »

June

Samarinda June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 144mm 6.6hrs 12.9hrs

June is a wet, humid month in Samarinda and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samarinda for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Samarinda and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Samarinda with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Samarinda weather in June »

July

Samarinda July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 119mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

July in Samarinda is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Samarinda.

July is in the winter in Samarinda and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Samarinda with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Samarinda weather in July »

August

Samarinda August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 136mm 8.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Samarinda is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samarinda for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Samarinda and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Samarinda with around 136mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Samarinda weather in August »

September

Samarinda September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 113mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs

Samarinda's weather in September is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Samarinda.

September is in the spring in Samarinda and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Samarinda with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Samarinda weather in September »

October

Samarinda October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 138mm 7.4hrs 12.8hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Samarinda and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samarinda for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Samarinda and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Samarinda with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Samarinda weather in October »

November

Samarinda November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 173mm 6.8hrs 12.9hrs

November is a wet, humid month in Samarinda and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samarinda for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Samarinda and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Samarinda with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Samarinda weather in November »

December

Samarinda December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 202mm 5hrs 12.8hrs

December in Samarinda is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Samarinda for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Samarinda and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Samarinda with around 202mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Samarinda weather in December »

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Samarinda weather stats

Samarinda weather statistics
Hottest month: April 32.2°C 90°F
Driest month: September 113mm 4.4ins
Sunniest month: August 8.2hrs
Coldest month: January 29.9°C 85.8°F
Wettest month: January 238mm 9.4ins
Warmest sea: May 29.5°C 85.1°F
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