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East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Benua Baru

Benua Baru is a locality in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time23:15
0.98° N, 117.98° EElevation 0 mUTC+8 · Central Indonesia Time
Postal codes75654, 75684
The year in Benua Baruweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec36October
October: high / low30° / 24°
Rain this month147mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Benua Baru at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in April

Coolest month24°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

181 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

98 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

May

Weather in Benua Baru

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
27°C

Partly cloudy · wind 0 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°27°2.5 mm
Fri23 Oct33°25°1.1 mm
Sat24 Oct32°25°1.1 mm
Sun25 Oct33°25°6.9 mm
Mon26 Oct33°24°3.6 mm
Tue27 Oct33°25°4.6 mm
Wed28 Oct29°24°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°3.4 mm
Fri30 Oct29°25°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°25°5.4 mm

When to go to Benua Baru

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score333434353841434540363432
High29°29°30°30°29°29°29°29°29°30°29°29°
Low24°24°24°24°24°24°24°24°24°24°24°24°
Rain (mm)17515518118316915513898117147187189
Wet days282629262825252625252729
Sea29°29°29°29°30°29°29°29°29°29°29°29°

What's on in Benua Baru

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Indonesia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Benua Baru

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Benua Baru

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Bontang 206 km →1964 · 148 km
5.7Bontang 186 km ↗1964 · 104 km
5.5Bontang 174 km ↗2024 · 69 km
5.4Tanjung Selor 149 km ↘2006 · 76 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 15 · 2 km

Fossils in Indonesia
Neogene · 15

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Benua Baru

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal codes

7565475684

Places near Benua Baru

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Benua Baru?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Benua Baru.
What is the hottest month in Benua Baru?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Benua Baru?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Benua Baru?
March is the wettest month with about 181 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Benua Baru?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 29°C.
What is the postal code of Benua Baru?
Benua Baru has 2 postal codes: 75654, 75684.