Best Time to Visit Balikpapan
Best time: Jul, Aug, Sep, Feb.
Sep is warmest (32.4°C high); Jan is rainiest (258 mm).
Balikpapan weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.4 | 23.2 | 258 | 6.7 |
| Feb | 31.6 | 23.2 | 224 | 7.5 |
| Mar | 31.7 | 23.4 | 247 | 7.5 |
| Apr | 31.7 | 23.7 | 248 | 8 |
| May | 32 | 23.8 | 231 | 7.7 |
| Jun | 31.7 | 23.5 | 220 | 7.3 |
| Jul | 31.2 | 23.3 | 182 | 7.8 |
| Aug | 31.9 | 23.1 | 193 | 8 |
| Sep | 32.4 | 23.3 | 146 | 8.1 |
| Oct | 32.4 | 23.5 | 167 | 8.1 |
| Nov | 31.8 | 23.7 | 203 | 7.4 |
| Dec | 31.5 | 23.3 | 251 | 7.1 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulAugSepFeb
Beaches: SepOctAprAug
Hiking: SepOctAprAug
Sightseeing: JulAugSepFeb
Balikpapan quick facts
What to pack
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Balikpapan?
Jul, Aug, Sep, Feb.
What is the rainiest month?
Jan, about 258 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Sep, with average highs of 32.4°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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