AI-generatedTarakan at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- May · 32°
- Warmest sea
- May · 29.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,010 h
- Rain a year
- 2,955 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 29 m
Climate in Tarakan
Tarakan 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 31 °C. With around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year, Tarakan is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tarakan
The best time to visit Tarakan is all year round. The sea reaches 29.9 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is November with 289 mm of precipitation.
Tarakan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tarakan in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 84 rainy days in all
Tarakan in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 79 rainy days in all
Tarakan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 84 rainy days in all
Tarakan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 82 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: January – March
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: all year
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 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5417:57
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 05:41–06:21 · evening 17:29–18:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:33–05:41 · evening 18:10–18:18
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 Tarakan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The sea warms from 29° to 30°.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Tarakan in October?
In October, Tarakan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 278 mm. On about 30 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 Tarakan – and yet one of the best months here.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 3 min05:54 – 17:57
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 85 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %44 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- 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 Tarakan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and January bring similar holiday weather to Tarakan (score 30 and 33). In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in January. January has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 30 | 33 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.5° | 28.7° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 hbetter | 4.7 h |
| Rainy days | 29 | 28better |
| Rainfall | 278 mm | 266 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tarakan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January31° · Sea 29° · 4.7 h
In January, Tarakan 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. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 266 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tarakan – and yet one of the best months here.
Tarakan in January33February31° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h
In February, Tarakan 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. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 206 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tarakan – and yet one of the best months here.
Tarakan in February33March31° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h
In March, Tarakan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 242 mm. On about 29 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 Tarakan – and yet one of the best months here.
Tarakan in March32April31° · Sea 30° · 5.8 h
In April, Tarakan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 221 mm. On about 29 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 Tarakan – and yet one of the best months here.
Tarakan in April30May32° · Sea 30° · 5.7 h
In May, Tarakan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 254 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tarakan – and yet one of the best months here.
Tarakan in May31June31° · Sea 30° · 5.6 h
In June, Tarakan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 225 mm. On about 29 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 Tarakan – and yet one of the best months here.
Tarakan in June32July31° · Sea 29° · 5.8 h
In July, Tarakan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 219 mm. On about 30 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 Tarakan – and yet one of the best months here.
Tarakan in July31August32° · Sea 29° · 6.0 h
In August, Tarakan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 220 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tarakan – and yet one of the best months here.
Tarakan in August31September32° · Sea 29° · 6.0 h
In September, Tarakan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 246 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tarakan – and yet one of the best months here.
Tarakan in September30October32° · Sea 30° · 5.4 h
In October, Tarakan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 278 mm. On about 30 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 Tarakan – and yet one of the best months here.
Tarakan in October31November31° · Sea 30° · 5.3 h
In November, Tarakan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 289 mm. On about 29 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 Tarakan – and yet one of the best months here.
Tarakan in November31December31° · Sea 29° · 5.0 h
In December, Tarakan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 289 mm. On about 29 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 Tarakan – and yet one of the best months here.
Tarakan in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tarakan
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 January (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 | 33 | 31° | 24° | 28.7° | 4.7 h | 28 | 266 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 31° | 24° | 28.7° | 5.3 h | 25 | 206 |
| MarchMar | 33 | 31° | 24° | 29.2° | 5.4 h | 28 | 242 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 31° | 25° | 29.7° | 5.8 h | 28 | 221 |
| MayMay | 30 | 32° | 25° | 29.9° | 5.7 h | 29 | 254 |
| JuneJun | 31 | 31° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.6 h | 27 | 225 |
| JulyJul | 32 | 31° | 24° | 29.3° | 5.8 h | 26 | 219 |
| AugustAug | 31 | 32° | 24° | 29.2° | 6.0 h | 27 | 220 |
| SeptemberSep | 31 | 32° | 24° | 29.3° | 6.0 h | 27 | 246 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 32° | 24° | 29.5° | 5.4 h | 29 | 278 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 31° | 24° | 29.5° | 5.3 h | 29 | 289 |
| DecemberDec | 31 | 31° | 24° | 29.2° | 5.0 h | 29 | 289 |
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
3.31° N, 117.59° E · 29 m · Asia/Makassar
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Tarakan
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.9 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tarakan ranges from 28.7 °C in January to 29.9 °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 29.5 and 30.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.7° | 27.9° | 29.4° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.7° | 29.1° | 30.2° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.9° | 29.5° | 30.4° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.5° | 29.1° | 30.0° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.3° | 28.9° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.8° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.5° | 29.1° | 30.1° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.6° | very warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tarakan
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 5.4 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Tarakan, 45 % 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
Rain in Tarakan: 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, Tarakan has about 29 rainy days with 278 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tarakan
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Tarakan
How breezy and how cloudy Tarakan 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 Tarakan typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
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 85 % of the sky over Tarakan: mostly overcast, with about 5.4 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Tarakan
How often the day gets hot in Tarakan (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, Tarakan has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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 Tarakan
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Tarakan 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.
Tarakan has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 30 to 32).
- 32
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 29 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 30 min
- Distance
- 11,600 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 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.
Good to know: Indonesia
- Currency
- Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
- Language
- Indonesian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +62
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Tarakan compared
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Tarakan vs Tawau
In October the holiday weather in Tarakan and Tawau is about equally good (score 30 vs 34). During the day Tawau is 1 °C cooler than Tarakan. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Tarakan | Tawau |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 30 | 34 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 29 | 29 |
| Best time | All year | All year |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Indonesia in October: the best places
In October, Tarakan ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Tarakan
When is the best time to visit Tarakan?
The best time to visit Tarakan is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tarakan?
The sea temperature in Tarakan ranges from 28.7 °C in January to 29.9 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Tarakan in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Tarakan?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Tarakan?
The wettest month is November with 289 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 206 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tarakan get?
Tarakan gets around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.0 hours a day; in January there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Tarakan in?
Tarakan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tarakan?
A nonstop flight from London to Tarakan takes about 14 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,600 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Tarakan?
Tarakan has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 30 to 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 32, May half-term 30, summer holidays 31, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 32.