Balikpapan weather
At 5:00 AM local time it was showers and 26°C (78°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM (4.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Aug–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 31%
- Rain
- 2.9 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM (4.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Aug–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Balikpapan weather
Is it raining in Balikpapan right now?
Yes. It’s showers and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM (4.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Balikpapan this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Balikpapan lately?
In the past 7 days, Balikpapan had 6 rainy days and 30.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Balikpapan?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Balikpapan weather by month
When is the best time to visit Balikpapan?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Balikpapan is Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in July to 28°C (83°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Balikpapan?
December is the wettest month, with about 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 131 mm (5.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Balikpapan?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F).
How warm is the sea in Balikpapan?
The sea is warmest in April at about 32°C (89°F) and coolest in July at about 30°C (85°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Balikpapan weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months