Best time to visit Bontang, Provinsi Kalimantan Timur
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Best Time to Visit · Jun 23 – Oct 23
For Bontang, Provinsi Kalimantan Timur, our top-ranked travel window runs Jun 23 – Oct 23 based on typical historical weather across multiple years—not a live forecast. During this period, typical conditions score fair for seasonal fit and very pleasant for absolute comfort. Expect roughly 26.5°C avg, 6.2mm avg, 1.5m/s avg on average across the window.
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Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026
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About this place
Bontang is a coastal city in East Kalimantan, on the Indonesian side of Borneo. While it is a significant industrial hub for the country’s liquefied natural gas sector, it also offers access to traditional local life and maritime scenery.
The city provides a change of pace from the provincial capital, Samarinda. Visitors can explore a modest collection of local sights, including a traditional fishing village set against the coastal landscape.
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Hot/tropical climate
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Things to See
- Tanjung Limau fishing village — a traditional coastal settlement worth visiting to see local life on the water.
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Best Time to Visit
- Late June to late October — this window offers the most comfortable combination of moderate temperatures and lower rainfall, ideal for exploring the area.
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Planning Tips
- Getting there — an overland bus from Samarinda is an economical option, while car rentals offer more flexibility. Flights link Samarinda's Temindung Airport to Bontang's Badak NGL Airport.
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