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Climate - Pontianak (Indonesia)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Pontianak, where it is located


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Climate chart - Pontianak
Pontianak's climate is equatorial, hot, humid and rainy all year round, although the rains are more frequent and abundant from October to December and less frequent from June to August.
The city is located in Indonesia, on the west coast of Borneo, in the province of West Kalimantan, in the delta of the Kaupas River.
Being at the equator, Pontianak is not affected by tropical cyclones.

Pontianak - Climate data


In Pontianak, the average temperature of the coldest month (December) is of 27.4 °C (81.3 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Pontianak - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January233227.5748981.5
February233227.7749081.8
March233328749182.4
April243328.2749182.7
May243328.4759183.1
June243328.2749182.8
July233227.8749082
August233328749182.3
September233227.8749082.1
October233227.8749082
November233227.6748981.7
December233227.4748981.3
Year23.332.427.87490.382

In Pontianak, precipitation amounts to 2895 millimeters (114 inches) per year: it is therefore very abundant. It ranges from 150 mm (5.9 in) in the driest months (July, August) to 395 mm (15.6 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.
Pontianak - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January26510.418
February1857.315
March2058.117
April26510.420
May2309.118
June1756.914
July1505.913
August1505.913
September1957.716
October31512.420
November39515.621
December37514.820
Year2895114205

At Pontianak, the sea temperature ranges from 28.5 °C (83 °F) in January, February, September to 30 °C (86 °F) in May, June. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Pontianak - Sea temperature
MonthCelsius (°C)Fahrenheit (°F)
January28.583
February28.583
March2984
April29.585
May3086
June3086
July29.585
August2984
September28.584
October2985
November29.585
December2984
Year29.284.5

In Pontianak, there are on average around 2190 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Pontianak - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January5155
February7200
March6185
April6180
May6185
June7210
July7215
August6185
September5150
October5155
November6180
December6185
Year62190

Pontianak - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


In January, the weather in Pontianak is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 265 mm (10.4 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In February, the weather in Pontianak is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In March, the weather in Pontianak is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (74 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 205 mm (8.1 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In April, the weather in Pontianak is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 32.8 °C (91 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 265 mm (10.4 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In May, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Pontianak is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 30 °C (86 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In June, the weather in Pontianak is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 30 °C (85.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In July, the weather in Pontianak is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In August, the weather in Pontianak is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In September, the weather in Pontianak is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In October, the weather in Pontianak is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (74 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (90 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 315 mm (12.4 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In November, the weather in Pontianak is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 395 mm (15.6 in), distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In December, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Pontianak is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 375 mm (14.8 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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