What’s the climate like in Balikpapan?
The current climate of Balikpapan features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 31°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 25°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Balikpapan in recent years was 52°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 26°C in January 2016.
On average, Balikpapan receives 3048 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Balikpapan?
The best time to visit Balikpapan for pleasant to warm weather is January through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Balikpapan.
Climate Table of Balikpapan
The climate table of Balikpapan shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 244 | 206 | 304 | 219 | 297 | 295 | 267 | 247 | 205 | 234 | 228 | 302 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in April, May and December
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and November
- Precipitation: 3048 mm per year, averaging 254 mm per month
- Driest months: 205 mm in September, 206 mm in February and 219 mm in April
- Wettest months: 304 mm in March, 302 mm in December and 297 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Balikpapan
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Balikpapan, Indonesia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Balikpapan
This graph shows how much precipitation Balikpapan, Indonesia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Balikpapan
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Balikpapan, Indonesia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Balikpapan
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Balikpapan, Indonesia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Balikpapan
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Balikpapan, Indonesia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Balikpapan by Month
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