Balikpapan Weather in October

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

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

October is in the spring in Balikpapan and is typically the 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.

Balikpapan weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.5°C 90.5°F
Nightly temperature 24.1°C 75.4°F
Average temperature 28.3°C 82.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 158 mm 6.2 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 29.1°C 84.3°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average October is the 3rd driest 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.

October temperatures in Balikpapan

Balikpapan average temperature in October

October rainfall

Balikpapan average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Balikpapan average rain in October

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 October 2024.

Other monthly averages

Best places to visit in October

UV index Best time to go?

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
Map showing location of Balikpapan (-1.26753, 116.82887) Balikpapan map pin © Google

Top Indonesia locations