Samarinda
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Samarinda month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Samarinda are typically February, July and August, with average daytime highs around 30–30°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 24°C), and May the wettest (about 347 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.2 | 23.7 | 324 | 8.2 |
| February | 30.4 | 23.7 | 253 | 9.0 |
| March | 30.4 | 23.7 | 332 | 8.7 |
| April | 30.5 | 23.9 | 312 | 9.0 |
| May | 30.2 | 24.2 | 347 | 8.9 |
| June | 29.6 | 23.7 | 299 | 8.5 |
| July | 29.7 | 23.6 | 241 | 9.0 |
| August | 30.0 | 23.6 | 274 | 9.4 |
| September | 30.6 | 23.6 | 270 | 9.4 |
| October | 30.6 | 23.8 | 293 | 8.8 |
| November | 30.5 | 23.8 | 346 | 8.7 |
| December | 30.3 | 23.7 | 319 | 8.5 |
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01 · OverviewSamarinda, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Samarinda took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Samarinda
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Samarinda
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Samarinda
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Samarinda
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Samarinda
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Samarinda
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Frequently Asked Questions about Samarinda
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01 · Q&AWhere is Samarinda located and what are its coordinates?
Samarinda is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -0.4917, 117.1458 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Samarinda?
Samarinda has a recorded population of approximately 865,306 and observes the Asia/Makassar time zone (IDR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Samarinda?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Samarinda include id, en, nl, jv, and the circulating currency is IDR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Samarinda?
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