Travel Tips in Batam

BATAM WEATHER
Batam Island enjoys a tropical climate all year round with temperatures ranging from an average minimum of 25 degrees to an average maximum of 34 degrees Celsius (77 to 95 Fahrenheit). Humidity ranges from 73% to 96%. The annual average rainfall is 2,600 mm (about 105 inches) with the wet season extending from November to April/May and the dry season from June to October. The dry and wet season..

What to wear
However, the dress codes in Batam are more relaxed. It is accepted that visiting Bule men often will wear short pants and t-shirts suited to the hot climate and Western style low cut jeans with short tops and exposed midriffs are now standard dress for many young local women. It is not entirely uncommon to see some girls wearing shorts in public. However, if you are going to see an official or wish..

Behaviors
Don’t stand in an aggressive manner, like with hands on hips or pointing directly at someone with your index finger) Don’t embarrass people, particularly in front of their subordinates, even in jest. Indonesians are not used to such behaviour and have great difficulty in accepting the loss of face it is considered to cause. Be careful with your ironic humour. This will go down like a lead balloon..