When is the best time to go to Balikpapan
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Balikpapan, Indonesia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Balikpapan
Balikpapan weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Balikpapan are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 299mm | 4.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
January is a very wet, humid month in Balikpapan and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balikpapan for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Balikpapan and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Balikpapan with around 299mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Balikpapan weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 267mm | 5.4hrs | 12.9hrs |
February in Balikpapan is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balikpapan for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Balikpapan and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Balikpapan with around 267mm 10.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Balikpapan weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 259mm | 6.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Balikpapan is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balikpapan for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Balikpapan and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Balikpapan with around 259mm 10.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 219mm | 7.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
Balikpapan's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Balikpapan.
April is in the fall / autumn in Balikpapan and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Balikpapan with around 219mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 236mm | 7.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Balikpapan and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Balikpapan.
May is in the fall / autumn in Balikpapan and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Balikpapan with around 236mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 179mm | 6.9hrs | 12.9hrs |
June is a wet, humid month in Balikpapan and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Balikpapan.
June is in the winter in Balikpapan and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Balikpapan with around 179mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 173mm | 7.4hrs | 12.9hrs |
July in Balikpapan is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Balikpapan, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Balikpapan and is typically the 6th 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.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Balikpapan with around 173mm 6.8 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 155mm | 8.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Balikpapan is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Balikpapan, with some very good weather at this time of year.
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.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
Balikpapan weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 130mm | 7.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
Balikpapan's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Balikpapan, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Balikpapan and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Balikpapan with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Balikpapan weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 158mm | 7.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
October is a wet, humid month in Balikpapan and the temperature is generally very hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Balikpapan, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Balikpapan and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Balikpapan with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Balikpapan weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 177mm | 7hrs | 12.9hrs |
The climate in Balikpapan during November can be summarized as very hot, humid and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Balikpapan.
November is in the spring in Balikpapan and is typically the 2nd 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.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Balikpapan with around 177mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Balikpapan weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 225mm | 5hrs | 12.9hrs |
December in Balikpapan is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Balikpapan for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Balikpapan and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Balikpapan with around 225mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Balikpapan weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | May | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
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