Balikpapan weather in August
August is one of the best months to visit Balikpapan: highs of 28°C (82°F) and about 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (80°F) and cloud cover 68% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 30°C (85°F). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with July, it is about as warm and drier; September brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain.
Is August a good time to visit Balikpapan?
best month Weather score 65/100.
Yes. August is one of the best months for weather in Balikpapan.
Does it rain a lot in Balikpapan in August?
Some rain is normal: about 131 mm (5.2 in) falls in an average August. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Balikpapan in August?
Days average 28°C (82°F) and nights 26°C (80°F).
Balikpapan weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 238 mm | 92% | 31°C (88°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 225 mm | 88% | 31°C (88°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 239 mm | 86% | 31°C (88°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 224 mm | 82% | 32°C (89°F) | fair |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 221 mm | 75% | 31°C (88°F) | fair |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm | 76% | 31°C (87°F) | fair |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 190 mm | 72% | 30°C (85°F) | fair |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (80°F) | 131 mm | 68% | 30°C (85°F) | best |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 131 mm | 68% | 30°C (86°F) | best |
| October | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 156 mm | 79% | 31°C (87°F) | best |
| November | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 216 mm | 86% | 31°C (88°F) | fair |
| December | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 269 mm | 91% | 31°C (88°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months