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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Balikpapan — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January27° / 81°255 mm
February27° / 81°222 mm
March28° / 82°250 mm
April28° / 82°249 mm
May28° / 82°229 mm
June28° / 82°216 mm
July27° / 81°179 mm
August27° / 81°188 mm
September28° / 82°144 mm
October28° / 82°165 mm
November28° / 82°202 mm
December27° / 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.