East Kalimantan weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in East Kalimantan: highs of 29°C (83°F) and about 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 24°C (74°F) and cloud cover 74% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with April, it is about as warm and about as wet; June brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 208 mm (8.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Samarinda, the largest city in East Kalimantan. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit East Kalimantan?
least pleasant month Weather score 46/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in East Kalimantan. For better conditions, consider Aug–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in East Kalimantan in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 238 mm (9.4 in) falls in an average May. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is East Kalimantan in May?
Days average 29°C (83°F) and nights 24°C (74°F).
East Kalimantan weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 224 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 189 mm | 84% | fair |
| March | 29°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 238 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| April | 29°C (83°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 247 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 238 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 208 mm | 76% | fair |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 177 mm | 72% | fair |
| August | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 127 mm | 68% | best |
| September | 29°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 151 mm | 70% | best |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 171 mm | 77% | fair |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 227 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| December | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 254 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across East Kalimantan in May
Weather can differ a lot within East Kalimantan: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samarinda | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 238 mm | least pleasant |
| Balikpapan | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 221 mm | fair |
| Loa Janan | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 238 mm | least pleasant |
| Bontang | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 207 mm | fair |
| Nusantara | 29°C (83°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 224 mm | fair |