Climate Insights for Samarinda

The climate in Samarinda is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,272 mm of precipitation falls per year. Samarinda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Samarinda sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Samarinda is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 128.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Samarinda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Samarinda sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Samarinda has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Samarinda has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Samarinda is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,272 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 273 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 324 mm of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 197 mm. That's 127 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Samarinda is a very wet location, receiving approximately 128.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.7 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 12.8 in of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7.8 in. That's 5 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Samarinda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Samarinda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Samarinda 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 Samarinda 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.