Climate Insights for Tarakan

The climate in Tarakan is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,337 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tarakan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tarakan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Tarakan is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 131.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Tarakan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tarakan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Tarakan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Tarakan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.

Tarakan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,337 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 278 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 360 mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 229 mm. That's 131 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Tarakan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 131.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.9 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 14.2 in of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 9 in. That's 5.2 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Tarakan 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 February, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Tarakan 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 February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tarakan 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 Tarakan 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.