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Batam Weather in August

Batam in August

The short of it: Batam in August averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 172 mm (6.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 24° · rain 172 mm · daylight 12 h 9 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: December & January

August in Batam brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 24°, with about 172 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 9 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Batam runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Marine Parade, 21 km to the NW, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Batam, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 12 mm less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 9 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Marine Parade0321 km NW31°24°172 mm
Bedok New Town0422 km NNW31°24°166 mm
Simei New Town0023 km NNW31°24°156 mm
Ulu Bedok0023 km NNW31°24°166 mm
Kembangan0023 km NNW31°24°172 mm
Tampines New Town0024 km NNW31°24°156 mm
Geylang0024 km NW31°24°172 mm
SingaporeSingapore25 km NW31°24°178 mm

The Almanac · Batam Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Batam by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°287 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
February30°23°171 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
March31°24°204 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
April31°24°228 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
May31°24°206 mm7 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
June31°24°201 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
July31°24°184 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
August31°24°172 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
September31°24°149 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
October31°24°198 mm6 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
November30°23°298 mm6 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
December30°23°344 mm7 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Batam in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Batam in August?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 172 mm (6.8 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Batam?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Batam in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 9 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Batam in August?

Hardly — August nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Batam in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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