Batam

City · Riau Islands, 🇮🇩 Indonesia

Population 1,196,396

Area 1,007 km²

Time zone Asia/Jakarta

Official website www.batam.go.id

Batam

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Kota Batam's Unmissable Highlights

Batam serves as a strategic hub in the Riau Islands, characterized by its rapid urban development and recreational facilities. This selection highlights the city's premier international golf courses like Tering Bay and Sukajadi, alongside major retail centers such as Batam City Square and Diamond City Mall. Visitors can find diverse culinary options ranging from fresh seafood at Nongsa to regional specialties like Batam fish soup and ayam penyet. Scenic viewpoints over Sei Ladi and the Malacca Strait provide a natural contrast to the urban landscape.

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Batam — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Fair

27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 24°–29°
25° at night
20 rainy days
4 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Good

28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 25°–29°
26° at night
15 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Poor

28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 25°–30°
26° at night
22 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Poor

29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 25°–30°
26° at night
27 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Poor

29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 26°–30°
27° at night
27 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor

29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 25°–30°
27° at night
24 rainy days
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor

29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 25°–30°
27° at night
23 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 25°–29°
26° at night
24 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor

28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 25°–30°
26° at night
21 rainy days
3 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor

28° (feels like 32°) · extremes 25°–30°
26° at night
25 rainy days
2 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor

28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 25°–29°
26° at night
29 rainy days
2 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor

28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 25°–29°
26° at night
27 rainy days
2 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Indonesian Rupiah IDR Rp · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Indonesian
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +62

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