Balikpapan Weather in May

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn 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 (76°F) is normal.

Balikpapan weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.3°C 90.1°F
Nightly temperature 24.2°C 75.5°F
Average temperature 28.2°C 82.8°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 236 mm 9.3 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 29.5°C 85.1°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest 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.

May temperatures in Balikpapan

Balikpapan average temperature in May

May rainfall

Balikpapan average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Balikpapan average rain in May

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 May 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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