Climate normals · 1970–2000
Tarakan Climate
Tarakan is a city in Indonesia (42) with a population of about 255,310. Its average annual temperature is 27.3°C (81°F), with roughly 3302 mm of rain per year.
27.3°C
Avg Temp
3302
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Tarakan Climate
Tarakan has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F) and receives about 3302 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.3°C
Avg Temp
3302
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 260 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 212 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 270 mm |
| April | 27° / 81° | 293 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 288 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 266 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 258 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 263 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 261 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 301 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 316 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 314 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Tarakan
The most comfortable months to visit Tarakan are typically February, January and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Tarakan are typically February, January and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Tarakan, Indonesia has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C and about 3302 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Tarakan average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.