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When is the best time to visit Balikpapan?
In general the best time to visit Balikpapan is probably December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are October, November, December, while the coldest months are January, February, July.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is October, November, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +30°C in December and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, May, June with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Balikpapan in different months
This is the average weather in Balikpapan for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 296 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 250 mm in December.
Climate in Balikpapan
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Balikpapan for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°C | +35°C | +36°C | +35°C | +34°C | +33°C | +32°C | +33°C | +33°C | +34°C | +34°C | +34°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +29°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +22°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 243 | 216 | 244 | 245 | 195 | 165 | 136 | 102 | 114 | 143 | 211 | 250 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Balikpapan during the whole year:
The hottest month in Balikpapan is December with average maximum temperature going up to +30°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +25°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Balikpapan looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Balikpapan is June with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is September with an average humidity of 84%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Balikpapan during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 0 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 102 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 25 rainy days and 250 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Balikpapan:
What is the hottest month in Balikpapan?
The hottest month in Balikpapan is December with average maximum temperature of +30°C.
What is the coldest month in Balikpapan?
The coldest month in Balikpapan is July with minimum temperatures of +25°C.
Is Balikpapan worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Balikpapan could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Balikpapan?
if you're looking to visit Balikpapan when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, April, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being August with only 102 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Balikpapan
Source of the data
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.
