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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Tarakan month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tarakan 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 24°C), and December the wettest (about 438 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.8 | 24.3 | 386 | 9.0 |
| February | 29.1 | 24.5 | 254 | 9.7 |
| March | 29.4 | 24.5 | 322 | 9.8 |
| April | 29.7 | 24.8 | 333 | 10.3 |
| May | 29.8 | 24.9 | 397 | 10.0 |
| June | 29.4 | 24.6 | 361 | 9.7 |
| July | 29.5 | 24.6 | 305 | 9.6 |
| August | 29.6 | 24.4 | 329 | 9.8 |
| September | 29.8 | 24.5 | 342 | 9.9 |
| October | 29.7 | 24.5 | 391 | 9.5 |
| November | 29.6 | 24.4 | 375 | 10.0 |
| December | 29.3 | 24.3 | 438 | 9.3 |
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01 · OverviewTarakan, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Tarakan took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Tarakan
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Tarakan
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Tarakan
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Tarakan
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Tarakan
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Tarakan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tarakan
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01 · Q&AWhere is Tarakan located and what are its coordinates?
Tarakan is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates 3.3133, 117.5915, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Tarakan?
Tarakan has a recorded population of approximately 255,310 and observes the Asia/Makassar time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Tarakan?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Tarakan include Indonesian, English, Dutch, JV, with IDR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Tarakan?
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