Climate Insights for Mataram
West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Climate Overview
The climate in Mataram is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,533 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 264 mm of rainfall. Mataram sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Mataram is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 60.4 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 10.4 in of rainfall. Mataram sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Mataram has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Mataram has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Mataram is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,533 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 128 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 264 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 13 mm. That's 252 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Mataram is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 60.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 10.4 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.5 in. That's 9.9 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Mataram is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 13km/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 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Mataram is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mataram 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mataram based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.