Climate normals · 1970–2000
Balikpapan Climate
Balikpapan is a city in Indonesia (14) with a population of about 695,287. Its average annual temperature is 27.5°C (82°F), with roughly 2548 mm of rain per year.
27.5°C
Avg Temp
2548
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Balikpapan Climate
Balikpapan has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F) and receives about 2548 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.5°C
Avg Temp
2548
Precip (mm/yr)
Oct
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 255 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 222 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 250 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 249 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 229 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 216 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 179 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 188 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 144 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 165 mm |
| November | 28° / 82° | 202 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 249 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Balikpapan
The most comfortable months to visit Balikpapan are typically September, July and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is October (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Balikpapan are typically September, July and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Balikpapan, Indonesia has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C and about 2548 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is January.
In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Balikpapan average about 32°C (90°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.