Climate Insights for Kuala Tungkal

Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Barat, Provinsi Jambi, Indonesia

Hottest
May
30°C peak
Coldest
January
25°C low
Wettest
March
256mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kuala Tungkal is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2376mm of precipitation falls per year. Kuala Tungkal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kuala Tungkal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Feb Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Mar Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Apr Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° May Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Jun Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 26° Jul Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Aug Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Sep Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Oct Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Dec Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25°
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Kuala Tungkal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 252mm Feb Precipitation: 228mm Mar Precipitation: 256mm Apr Precipitation: 250mm May Precipitation: 188mm Jun Precipitation: 135mm Jul Precipitation: 98mm Aug Precipitation: 141mm Sep Precipitation: 159mm Oct Precipitation: 198mm Nov Precipitation: 231mm Dec Precipitation: 241mm
Precipitation

Kuala Tungkal is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2376mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 198mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 256mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 98mm. That's 158mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Kuala Tungkal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

3 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Kuala Tungkal, which began on June 21, 2026. Kuala Tungkal sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced. Temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in May at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 25°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 588mm across the season with a monthly average of 196mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 720mm across the season with a monthly average of 240mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 694mm across the season with a monthly average of 231mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 26 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 374mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kuala Tungkal based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
252 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
228 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
256 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
250 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
25 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
198 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
241 mm
0 cm
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