Riau, Indonesia
Batam
Batam is a major city in Riau, Indonesia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,196,396 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population1.2M
Local time21:26
1.15° N, 104.02° EElevation 38 mUTC+7 · Western Indonesia Time
Postal codes29441, 29443–29444October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month202mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Batam at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:46 · 17:5112 h 05 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:30Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in May
Coolest month25°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
275 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
113 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
How Batam has grown
People living in the built-up area (186 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+1526%87k in 1975 → 1.41M in 2025Weather in Batam
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 76%
Today22 Oct31°28°
Fri23 Oct30°28°4.4 mm
Sat24 Oct29°27°4.4 mm
Sun25 Oct28°27°7.5 mm
Mon26 Oct28°26°18.1 mm
Tue27 Oct29°27°6.1 mm
Wed28 Oct28°27°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct29°26°21 mm
Fri30 Oct29°26°8.2 mm
Sat31 Oct30°27°4.9 mm
When to go to Batam
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 46 | 49 | 47 | 44 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 42 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 262 | 113 | 198 | 201 | 214 | 170 | 184 | 179 | 195 | 202 | 275 | 350 |
| Wet days | 22 | 14 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 28 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Batam
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Batam
Outdoors around Batam
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Kebun Binatang MiniZoos
1.8 kmTaman rusa (Chital Deer) Pacific Palace HotelZoos
2.7 kmOcarinaViewpoints
3.3 kmLake/Junggle Jembatan Sei.Ladi (Nice View)Viewpoints
4.6 kmTering Bay GolfGolf courses
5.8 kmPalm Springs Golf & Beach ResortGolf courses
7.6 kmNature around Batam
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Indonesia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Batam
Tropical storms · Batam
Universities and research institutes
Universitas Putera BatamUniversity or college · founded 1992
Universitas Riau KepulauanUniversity or college · founded 1993
International University of BatamUniversity or college · founded 2000
Politeknik Negeri BatamUniversity or college · founded 2000
Universitas BatamUniversity or college · founded 2000
Real Christian Institute BatamUniversity or college · founded 2009
Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injil Bhakti Caraka BatamUniversity or college · founded 2013
Universal UniversityUniversity or college · founded 2014
Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi GalileoUniversity or college · founded 2016
Institut Agama Islam Hidayatullah BatamUniversity or college · founded 2017
Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Tabgha BatamUniversity or college · founded 2017
Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Tarbiyah Internasional Muhammadiyah BatamUniversity or college · founded 2019
Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Indobaru NasionalUniversity or college · founded 2021
Batam from above
Around Batam18 places to see, do and reach nearby
Waduk LadiNature4.5 kmSingapore RiverNature25 kmBedok ReservoirNature24 kmMarina ReservoirNature23 kmGeylang RiverNature24 kmKallang RiverNature24 kmBatam IslandNature6.9 kmPulau NongsaNature8.5 kmRaja Haji Ali MuseumMuseum3.9 kmBatam 3D MuseumMuseum2.2 kmBatu Ampar BatamFerry port3.2 kmGold Coast BengkongFerry port3.4 kmSingaporePlace25 kmUlu BedokPlace23 kmBedok New TownPlace22 kmEunosPlace24 kmKampong UbiPlace23 kmPasir GudangPlace37 km
Postal codes
2944129443–29444
Getting to Batam
Hang Nadim International AirportBTH
11 kmSingapore Changi AirportSIN
23 kmSeletar AirportXSP
34 kmBatu Ampar BatamHarbourfront · Terminal feri Berjaya Waterfront Johor Bahru
3.2 kmGold Coast BengkongHarbourfront
3.4 kmPlaces near Batam
Places with a climate like Batam
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Batam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Batam.
What is the hottest month in Batam?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Batam?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Batam?
November is the wettest month with about 275 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Batam?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 28°C.
What is the postal code of Batam?
Batam has 3 postal codes: 29441, 29443–29444.