AI-generatedSingkawang at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug, Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- May · 32°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 2,921 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Singkawang
Singkawang has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Singkawang is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Singkawang
The best time to visit Singkawang is from June to August and from October to April. The sea reaches 30.3 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is December with 389 mm of precipitation.
Singkawang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Singkawang in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Singkawang in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Singkawang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Singkawang in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August, October – April
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:2717:32
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:14–05:54 · evening 17:05–17:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:06–05:14 · evening 17:45–17:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Singkawang compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 30° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.1 h |
What is the weather like in Singkawang in October?
In October, Singkawang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 309 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Singkawang – and yet one of the best months here.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 6 min05:27 – 17:32
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 92 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 22 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Singkawang
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Singkawang: score 41 against 36. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 41better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.6° | 28.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 5.4 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 26 |
| Rainfall | 309 mm | 290 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Singkawang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
41January30° · Sea 28° · 5.4 h
In January, Singkawang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 290 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Singkawang – and yet one of the best months here.
Singkawang in January41February30° · Sea 28° · 6.2 h
In February, Singkawang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 183 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Singkawang – and yet one of the best months here.
Singkawang in February38March31° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h
In March, Singkawang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 193 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Singkawang – and yet one of the best months here.
Singkawang in March36April31° · Sea 30° · 6.9 h
In April, Singkawang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 205 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Singkawang – and yet one of the best months here.
Singkawang in April34May32° · Sea 30° · 7.1 h
In May, Singkawang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 209 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Singkawang.
Singkawang in May37June31° · Sea 30° · 7.3 h
In June, Singkawang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 190 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Singkawang – and yet one of the best months here.
Singkawang in June38July31° · Sea 30° · 7.5 h
In July, Singkawang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 175 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Singkawang – and yet one of the best months here.
Singkawang in July36August31° · Sea 30° · 6.9 h
In August, Singkawang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 185 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Singkawang – and yet one of the best months here.
Singkawang in August35September31° · Sea 29° · 5.9 h
In September, Singkawang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 220 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Singkawang.
Singkawang in September36October31° · Sea 30° · 5.3 h
In October, Singkawang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 309 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Singkawang – and yet one of the best months here.
Singkawang in October37November30° · Sea 30° · 4.8 h
In November, Singkawang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 374 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Singkawang – and yet one of the best months here.
Singkawang in November39December30° · Sea 29° · 4.9 h
In December, Singkawang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 389 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Singkawang – and yet one of the best months here.
Singkawang in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Singkawang
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in November (24°), the warmest in May (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 41 | 30° | 24° | 28.3° | 5.4 h | 26 | 290 |
| FebruaryFeb | 41 | 30° | 24° | 28.1° | 6.2 h | 20 | 183 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 31° | 24° | 28.7° | 6.7 h | 22 | 193 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 31° | 25° | 29.6° | 6.9 h | 24 | 205 |
| MayMay | 34 | 32° | 25° | 30.3° | 7.1 h | 24 | 209 |
| JuneJun | 37 | 31° | 24° | 30.2° | 7.3 h | 21 | 190 |
| JulyJul | 38 | 31° | 24° | 29.8° | 7.5 h | 19 | 175 |
| AugustAug | 36 | 31° | 24° | 29.6° | 6.9 h | 20 | 185 |
| SeptemberSep | 35 | 31° | 24° | 29.4° | 5.9 h | 22 | 220 |
| OctoberOct | 36 | 31° | 24° | 29.6° | 5.3 h | 26 | 309 |
| NovemberNov | 37 | 30° | 24° | 29.6° | 4.8 h | 28 | 374 |
| DecemberDec | 39 | 30° | 24° | 29.1° | 4.9 h | 28 | 389 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
0.91° N, 108.98° E · 2 m · Asia/Pontianak
Sea temperature in Singkawang
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 30.2 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Singkawang ranges from 28.1 °C in February to 30.3 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.9 and 30.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.3° | 27.3° | 29.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.1° | 27.3° | 28.8° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.7° | 28.0° | 29.2° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.6° | 29.2° | 30.0° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.3° | 29.9° | 30.6° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.2° | 29.8° | 30.6° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.8° | 29.4° | 30.2° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.0° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.8° | 30.1° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.2° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.1° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.6° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Singkawang
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Singkawang, 44 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Singkawang: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Singkawang has about 26 rainy days with 309 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Singkawang
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Singkawang
How breezy and how cloudy Singkawang is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Singkawang typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 92 % of the sky over Singkawang: mostly overcast, with about 5.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Singkawang
How often the day gets hot in Singkawang (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Singkawang has about 22 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Singkawang
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Singkawang in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Singkawang has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 40) and its weakest during May half-term (score 35).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 35
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 36
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 40
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 5 min
- Distance
- 11,260 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Singkawang vs Pontianak
In October Singkawang has the better holiday weather (score 36 vs 28). During the day Pontianak is 1 °C warmer than Singkawang. The sea is about equally warm. Pontianak gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Singkawang | Pontianak |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 28 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 27 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug, Oct – Apr | Jun – Aug, Nov – Apr |
Through the year
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In October, Singkawang ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Singkawang
When is the best time to visit Singkawang?
The best time to visit Singkawang is from June to August and from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Singkawang?
The sea temperature in Singkawang ranges from 28.1 °C in February to 30.3 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Singkawang in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Singkawang?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Singkawang?
The wettest month is December with 389 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 175 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Singkawang get?
Singkawang gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.5 hours a day; in November there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Singkawang in?
Singkawang is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Singkawang?
A nonstop flight from London to Singkawang takes about 14 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,260 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Singkawang?
Singkawang has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 40) and its weakest during May half-term (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 35, summer holidays 37, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 40.