AI-generatedBalikpapan at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 31°
- Warmest sea
- May · 29.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,900 h
- Rain a year
- 2,473 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 67 m
Climate in Balikpapan
Balikpapan has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year, Balikpapan is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Balikpapan
The best time to visit Balikpapan is from June to January. The sea reaches 29.6 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is March with 273 mm of precipitation.
Balikpapan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Balikpapan in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 67 rainy days in all
Balikpapan in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Balikpapan in autumn
Mar – May
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 83 rainy days in all
Balikpapan in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 67 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – January
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:5418:02
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:41–06:22 · evening 17:35–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:33–05:41 · evening 18:15–18:23
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Balikpapan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 30° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.2 h |
What is the weather like in Balikpapan in October?
In October, Balikpapan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 169 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balikpapan – and yet one of the best months here.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 8 min05:54 – 18:02
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 20 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %59 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Balikpapan
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October and July bring similar holiday weather to Balikpapan (score 38 and 42). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.3° | 28.7° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 5.7 h |
| Rainy days | 23 | 23 |
| Rainfall | 169 mm | 145 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Balikpapan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January30° · Sea 29° · 4.3 h
In January, Balikpapan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 273 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balikpapan – and yet one of the best months here.
Balikpapan in January36February30° · Sea 29° · 4.5 h
In February, Balikpapan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 240 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balikpapan.
Balikpapan in February35March30° · Sea 29° · 4.9 h
In March, Balikpapan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 273 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balikpapan.
Balikpapan in March34April31° · Sea 30° · 5.0 h
In April, Balikpapan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 258 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balikpapan.
Balikpapan in April36May31° · Sea 30° · 5.5 h
In May, Balikpapan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 201 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balikpapan.
Balikpapan in May41June30° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h
In June, Balikpapan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 174 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Balikpapan – and yet one of the best months here.
Balikpapan in June42July30° · Sea 29° · 5.7 h
In July, Balikpapan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 145 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Balikpapan – and yet one of the best months here.
Balikpapan in July42August30° · Sea 29° · 6.1 h
In August, Balikpapan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 117 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Balikpapan – and yet one of the best months here.
Balikpapan in August41September30° · Sea 29° · 6.1 h
In September, Balikpapan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 129 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Balikpapan – and yet one of the best months here.
Balikpapan in September38October30° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h
In October, Balikpapan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 169 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balikpapan – and yet one of the best months here.
Balikpapan in October37November30° · Sea 30° · 4.8 h
In November, Balikpapan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 229 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balikpapan – and yet one of the best months here.
Balikpapan in November38December30° · Sea 29° · 4.6 h
In December, Balikpapan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 267 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Balikpapan – and yet one of the best months here.
Balikpapan in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Balikpapan
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (24°), the warmest in May (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 37 | 30° | 24° | 29.2° | 4.3 h | 28 | 273 |
| FebruaryFeb | 36 | 30° | 24° | 29.0° | 4.5 h | 24 | 240 |
| MarchMar | 35 | 30° | 24° | 29.2° | 4.9 h | 28 | 273 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 31° | 24° | 29.5° | 5.0 h | 27 | 258 |
| MayMay | 36 | 31° | 24° | 29.6° | 5.5 h | 28 | 201 |
| JuneJun | 41 | 30° | 24° | 29.3° | 5.5 h | 25 | 174 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 30° | 24° | 28.7° | 5.7 h | 23 | 145 |
| AugustAug | 42 | 30° | 24° | 28.5° | 6.1 h | 20 | 117 |
| SeptemberSep | 41 | 30° | 24° | 28.7° | 6.1 h | 18 | 129 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 30° | 24° | 29.3° | 5.5 h | 23 | 169 |
| NovemberNov | 37 | 30° | 24° | 29.5° | 4.8 h | 27 | 229 |
| DecemberDec | 38 | 30° | 24° | 29.4° | 4.6 h | 29 | 267 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Balikpapan
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 29.7 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Balikpapan ranges from 28.5 °C in August to 29.6 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.1 and 30.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.0° | 28.3° | 29.4° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.2° | 28.8° | 29.7° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.5° | 29.1° | 29.9° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.1° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.7° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.2° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.5° | 28.1° | 29.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.7° | 28.1° | 29.2° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.3° | 28.7° | 29.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.5° | 29.1° | 30.0° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.8° | very warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Balikpapan
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Balikpapan, 45 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Balikpapan: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Balikpapan has about 23 rainy days with 169 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Balikpapan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Balikpapan
How breezy and how cloudy Balikpapan is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Balikpapan typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 83 % of the sky over Balikpapan: mostly overcast, with about 5.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Balikpapan
How often the day gets hot in Balikpapan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Balikpapan has about 20 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Balikpapan
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Balikpapan in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Balikpapan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 42) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 34).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 55 min
- Distance
- 11,970 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Indonesia
- Currency
- Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
- Language
- Indonesian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +62
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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In October Balikpapan has the better holiday weather (score 38 vs 32). During the day Nusantara is 1 °C warmer than Balikpapan. The sea is about equally warm. Nusantara gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Balikpapan | Nusantara |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 32 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 23 | 24 |
| Best time | Jun – Jan | All year |
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Frequently asked questions about Balikpapan
When is the best time to visit Balikpapan?
The best time to visit Balikpapan is from June to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Balikpapan?
The sea temperature in Balikpapan ranges from 28.5 °C in August to 29.6 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Balikpapan in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Balikpapan?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Balikpapan?
The wettest month is March with 273 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 117 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Balikpapan get?
Balikpapan gets around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.1 hours a day; in January there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Balikpapan in?
Balikpapan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Balikpapan?
A nonstop flight from London to Balikpapan takes about 14 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,970 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Balikpapan?
Balikpapan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 42) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 37, summer holidays 42, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 38.