Balikpapan Weather in August

What's the weather like in Balikpapan (East Kalimantan) in August 2024?

The climate in Balikpapan during August can be summarized as very hot, humid and wet.

August is in the winter in Balikpapan and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

Balikpapan weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.3°C 90.1°F
Nightly temperature 23.7°C 74.7°F
Average temperature 28°C 82.4°F
Daily sunshine 8.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 155 mm 6.1 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 28.4°C 83.2°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Balikpapan with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Balikpapan

Balikpapan average temperature in August

August rainfall

Balikpapan average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Balikpapan average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Balikpapan in August 2024.

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Balikpapan weather stats

Balikpapan weather statistics
Hottest month: October 32.3°C 90.1°F
Driest month: September 130mm 5.1ins
Sunniest month: August 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January 30.3°C 86.5°F
Wettest month: January 299mm 11.8ins
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