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Monthly climate in Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Tarakan features a tropical rainforest climate (Af). Temperatures typically range between 27 °C (81 °F) and 28 °C (82 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 24 °C (76 °F) or can rise to as high as 32 °C (90 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 3182 mm (125.3 inches) and receives 329 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Tarakan enjoys an average of 3469 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 55 minutes to 12 hours 17 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia §

The warmest months in Tarakan are May, August and October, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 27 to 28 °C (82 - 82 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and March, when daily mean temperatures range from 27 to 27 °C (81 - 81 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Tarakan experiences 329 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 30°C
(86°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 30°C
(87°F)
Mean maximum 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 30°C
(86°F)
Average high 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 29°C
(84°F)
Daily mean 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 27°C
(81°F)
Average low 26°C
(78°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 26°C
(79°F)
Mean minimum 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)
Minimum 24°C
(76°F)		 25°C
(76°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia §

Tarakan usually has the most precipitation in October, November and December, with an average of 29 rainy days and 321 mm (12.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Tarakan are February, June and August. On average, 236 mm (9.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 254 (10.0) 224 (8.8) 263 (10.4) 250 (9.8) 249 (9.8) 240 (9.4) 246 (9.7) 245 (9.7) 247 (9.7) 268 (10.5) 317 (12.5) 379 (14.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 24 25 29 29 29 28 25 26 26 29 29 30

Monthly sunshine hours in Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia §

The sunniest months in Tarakan are March, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 48 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Tarakan: January, February and November receive an average of 8 hours 50 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 235 273 304 295 301 290 303 304 287 295 286 290
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 56m 11h 59m 12h 5m 12h 10m 12h 15m 12h 17m 12h 16m 12h 12m 12h 6m 12h 1m 11h 57m 11h 55m

Solar UV radiation in Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia §

Tarakan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in February, March and April, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 16 - 17, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. June, July and November are in the Extreme exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 13. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Tarakan UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 14 16 17 16 15 13 13 14 15 15 13 13

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Tarakan. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Tarakan's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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