Balikpapan Weather in December

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

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

December is in the summer in Balikpapan and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

Balikpapan weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.7°C 89.1°F
Nightly temperature 23.7°C 74.7°F
Average temperature 27.7°C 81.9°F
Daily sunshine 5 hrs
Avg rainfall 225 mm 8.8 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 29.3°C 84.8°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average December is the 5th 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.

December temperatures in Balikpapan

Balikpapan average temperature in December

December rainfall

Balikpapan average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Balikpapan average rain in December

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 December 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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