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Mount Kelam

Mountain

Granite monolith in West Kalimantan noted for steep faces and a traditional ladder route. Botanists and adventurous climbers visit for challenging scrambles and to study endemic plants on the mountain's slopes.

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Mount Kelam essentials

Country: Indonesia
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Rupiah (Rp)
Language: Indonesian
Emergency: 110

Mount Kelam at a Glance

About Mount Kelam

Mount Kelam is a mountain in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, identified by the provided coordinates. It is recorded as a named natural summit within the province.

The site is a natural landform that may attract local outdoor interest where access exists; this record does not include information on trails, visitor facilities or sights. No visitor statistics or formal amenity descriptions are provided.

There is no built history listed in this record; human associations, cultural links or conservation status are not detailed in the supplied information.

The mountain is located on the island of Borneo within West Kalimantan at the coordinates shown; nearest towns and distances are not specified here.

  • Coordinates: Located at 0.08333° N, 111.65° E.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Mount Kelam

The optimal time is during the drier months (June-September) when trails are less slippery and rain is less frequent.

Dry season (best for climbing)
June-September · 20-30°C
Lower rainfall and more stable conditions on the mountain make trekking and scrambling easier.
Wet season (heavy tropical rain)
November-March · 20-30°C
Frequent heavy showers, muddy and slippery routes; climbs are more challenging and riskier.

Weather & Climate near Mount Kelam

Climate

Mount Kelam's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (3452 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 65 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAprilSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 21° - 29° 25° 340 mm overcast 92% 1.2 m/s 2.0 very high 12.0h
February Good 21° - 30° 25° 289 mm overcast 91% 1.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.0h
March Good 21° - 30° 25° 323 mm overcast 91% 1.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
April Good 21° - 30° 25° 318 mm overcast 92% 1.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
May Acceptable 21° - 30° 26° 274 mm overcast 92% 1.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.0h
June Acceptable 21° - 30° 26° 206 mm overcast 91% 0.9 m/s 1.9 very high 12.0h
July Good 21° - 30° 25° 205 mm partly cloudy 91% 0.9 m/s 2.0 very high 12.0h
August Acceptable 21° - 30° 25° 215 mm overcast 89% 0.9 m/s 2.0 very high 12.0h
September Good 21° - 30° 25° 267 mm overcast 89% 1.1 m/s 1.9 very high 12.0h
October Good 20° - 30° 25° 333 mm overcast 91% 1.2 m/s 1.9 very high 12.0h
November Good 21° - 29° 25° 347 mm overcast 92% 1.2 m/s 2.0 very high 12.0h
December Good 21° - 29° 25° 335 mm overcast 92% 1.1 m/s 2.0 very high 12.0h