Climate Insights for Balikpapan

The climate in Balikpapan is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,704 mm of precipitation falls per year. Balikpapan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Balikpapan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Balikpapan is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 106.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Balikpapan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Balikpapan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Balikpapan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Balikpapan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.

Balikpapan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,704 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 225 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 292 mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 144 mm. That's 148 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Balikpapan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 106.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.9 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 11.5 in of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5.7 in. That's 5.8 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Balikpapan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Balikpapan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balikpapan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balikpapan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.