Batam
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Batam month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Batam are typically February, March and July, with average daytime highs around 29–30°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low 25°C), and November the wettest (about 300 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4 | 25.1 | 263 | 9.0 |
| February | 29.2 | 25.3 | 98 | 10.3 |
| March | 29.5 | 25.6 | 163 | 10.6 |
| April | 29.7 | 25.8 | 231 | 10.4 |
| May | 30.1 | 26.1 | 277 | 10.2 |
| June | 29.6 | 25.8 | 232 | 9.6 |
| July | 29.7 | 25.8 | 137 | 10.2 |
| August | 29.6 | 25.5 | 167 | 10.1 |
| September | 29.7 | 25.4 | 161 | 9.6 |
| October | 29.6 | 25.4 | 214 | 9.3 |
| November | 29.0 | 25.3 | 300 | 8.4 |
| December | 28.6 | 25.3 | 255 | 9.1 |
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01 · OverviewBatam, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Batam took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Batam
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Batam
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Batam
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Batam
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Batam
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Batam
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Frequently Asked Questions about Batam
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Batam located and what are its coordinates?
Batam is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates 1.1494, 104.0249 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Batam?
Batam has a recorded population of approximately 1,296,960 and observes the Asia/Jakarta time zone (IDR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Batam?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Batam include id, en, nl, jv, and the circulating currency is IDR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Batam?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Batam, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.