The short answer
When to go to Bintan
Bintan is wet all year, with about 3,000 mm of rain on the airport record. February and August are the driest months at roughly 143 and 171 mm, and are the best windows for beaches, boat trips and the walk around Penyengat. November and December are the wettest, with over 340 mm, so boats and beach days can be disrupted. Older travellers should favour mornings, because the humid heat of around 30 degrees builds by midday.
Month by month
Bintan weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 24°C | 235 mm | Heavy rain most weeks; humid, with showers lasting hours | |
| February | 31°C | 24°C | 143 mm | Driest month on the airport record, still showery | |
| March | 31°C | 24°C | 217 mm | Hot and humid; rain eases but still frequent | |
| April | 31°C | 24°C | 299 mm | Wetter and very humid; plan indoor options | |
| May | 32°C | 25°C | 284 mm | Warmest month; afternoon downpours are common | |
| June | 31°C | 24°C | 231 mm | Slightly less rain; good for beach days between showers | |
| July | 31°C | 24°C | 205 mm | Among the drier spells of the year | |
| August | 31°C | 24°C | 171 mm | Second-driest month; best for beaches and boat trips | |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 212 mm | Rain builds again; many dry hours remain | |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 260 mm | Wetter, with frequent heavy showers | |
| November | 30°C | 24°C | 443 mm | Wettest month; boats and beach days often disrupted | |
| December | 30°C | 24°C | 348 mm | Very wet; sea can be rough, outdoor plans need slack |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Bintan seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: February and August
- February: Driest month on the airport record, still showery
- August: Second-driest month; best for beaches and boat trips
Good, with small trade-offs: March, June, July and September
- March: Hot and humid; rain eases but still frequent
- June: Slightly less rain; good for beach days between showers
- July: Among the drier spells of the year
- September: Rain builds again; many dry hours remain
Possible, with planning: January, April, May, October and December
- January: Heavy rain most weeks; humid, with showers lasting hours
- April: Wetter and very humid; plan indoor options
- May: Warmest month; afternoon downpours are common
- October: Wetter, with frequent heavy showers
- December: Very wet; sea can be rough, outdoor plans need slack
Best avoided with parents or children: November
- November: Wettest month; boats and beach days often disrupted
Useful answers
Best time to visit Bintan: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Bintan?
February and August are the best months to visit Bintan, with March, June, July and September also good. Bintan is wet all year, with about 3,000 mm of rain on the airport record. February and August are the driest months at roughly 143 and 171 mm, and are the best windows for beaches, boat trips and the walk around Penyengat. November and December are the wettest, with over 340 mm, so boats and beach days can be disrupted. Older travellers should favour mornings, because the humid heat of around 30 degrees builds by midday.
Which months should I avoid in Bintan with elderly parents?
November is the month to avoid with older travellers. Wettest month; boats and beach days often disrupted
When does it rain most in Bintan?
November is the wettest month, with about 443 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 32°C.