Which is the hottest month in Balikpapan?

The hottest time of year in Balikpapan is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Balikpapan?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Balikpapan with 299mm on average. There are normally 14 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Balikpapan?

The sunniest time of year in Balikpapan is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 66% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Balikpapan?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Balikpapan in November when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

Best time to visit Balikpapan

Q: When is the best time to visit Balikpapan?

The best time to visit Balikpapan is August based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Balikpapan?

The best time to visit Balikpapan is August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

31
Jan
31
Feb
31
Mar
32
Apr
32
May
32
Jun
32
Jul
32
Aug
32
Sep
32
Oct
32
Nov
32
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

4
Jan
5
Feb
6
Mar
7
Apr
7
May
7
Jun
7
Jul
8
Aug
7
Sep
7
Oct
7
Nov
5
Dec

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The weather guide for Indonesia (Balikpapan) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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