May could be a good time to visit Balikpapan, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +30°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in May. However, expect about 26 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 195 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
195 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Balikpapan has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Balikpapan in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Balikpapan for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +31°C with a maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +25°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +32°C.
Is Balikpapan warm or cold in May?
Balikpapan is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +30°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Balikpapan:
Climate in Balikpapan in May
Balikpapan weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+30°C
+30°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
+23°C
+23°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+34°C
+33°C
Rainfall
245 mm
195 mm
165 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
87%
87%
87%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
1
0
1
Rainy days
24
26
26
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +30°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 245 mm to 195 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 87%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Balikpapan in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Balikpapan is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Balikpapan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 147 mm, with a 97% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Balikpapan wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 250 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 81% chance of precipitation and 102 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Balikpapan?
This is the weather in Balikpapan in May 2024:
1 May
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+32°C
2 May
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+30°C
3 May
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+32°C
4 May
☀️
+32°C
5 May
☀️
+32°C
6 May
🌧️
+30°C
7 May
🌧️
+32°C
8 May
🌧️
+30°C
9 May
🌧️
+30°C
10 May
☀️
+30°C
11 May
☀️
+33°C
12 May
🌧️
+33°C
13 May
🌧️
+32°C
14 May
🌧️
+30°C
15 May
☀️
+31°C
16 May
🌧️
+30°C
17 May
🌧️
+30°C
18 May
🌧️
+31°C
19 May
☀️
+29°C
20 May
☀️
+31°C
21 May
🌧️
+32°C
22 May
🌧️
+30°C
23 May
☁️
+32°C
24 May
☀️
+29°C
25 May
☀️
+31°C
26 May
☀️
+29°C
27 May
🌧️
+31°C
28 May
🌧️
+30°C
29 May
☁️
+31°C
30 May
☁️
+31°C
31 May
☁️
+32°C
In May 2024 Balikpapan had 12 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +29°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Balikpapan climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Balikpapan in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+29°C) and the highest in 1998 (+31°C). The driest year was 1997 with only 1404 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 2973 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Balikpapan in May:
Is May a good time to visit Balikpapan?
It’s always a good time to visit Balikpapan, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Balikpapan in May?
May is warm in Balikpapan. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Balikpapan rainy in May?
Balikpapan is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Balikpapan in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Balikpapan in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Indonesia
Check out the weather for other cities in Indonesia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Balikpapan, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
