When is the best time to go to Batam?

When is the best time to go to Batam? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Batam are February and September
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • December is the rainiest month
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round


Annual weather in Batam

For full information about the climate and weather in Batam a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 79°F/86°F
13.3in
February 79°F/88°F
6.9in
March 81°F/90°F
8.4in
April 83°F/90°F
10.4in
May 85°F/90°F
9.2in
June 85°F/88°F
8.1in
July 83°F/88°F
6.9in
August 83°F/88°F
7.8in
September 83°F/88°F
6.7in
October 83°F/90°F
9.1in
November 83°F/88°F
14.3in
December 81°F/86°F
18.8in


Weather and climate in Batam

Batam enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Batam is 88°F (ranging from 86°F in january to 90°F in april). Annual rainfall is 119.7in, with a minimum of 6.7in in september and a maximum of 18.8in in december.
  • In the month of january the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 86°F in average and it rains about 43% of the time in january.
  • In the month of february the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 79°F and it rains about 6.9in each month.
  • From march to october the climate is correct. By early evening, the temperature averages 85°F and it rains in october about 9.1in.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 86°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 18.8in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Batam

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Batam: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Batam

Find out when Batam has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Batam

  • Very low season in Batam
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, March, July, September, October and November.
  • Low season in Batam
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, April, May, June and August.
  • Peak season in Batam
    The largest number of tourists visiting Batam is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Batam month by month



Best time for low prices in Batam

Average prices of hotels in Batam month by month

Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Batam. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, April is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Batam

On average, it costs $ 67 per day to hire a car in Batam. This price varies by $ 15 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 56 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 71.

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