Best Time to Visit Balikpapan: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Balikpapan: August, September, July, June.
- Best months for Balikpapan: August, September, July, June.
- Peak season is August, September, July. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: December, April, March.
- The least pleasant month is April (score 5.7).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 25°C | 258 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.8 |
| February | 30°C | 25°C | 229 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.8 |
| March | 30°C | 25°C | 270 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.7 |
| April | 30°C | 25°C | 263 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.7 |
| May | 30°C | 25°C | 198 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.8 |
| June | 30°C | 25°C | 172 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.9 |
| July | 29°C | 25°C | 140 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 29°C | 25°C | 102 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.5 |
| September | 30°C | 25°C | 110 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.4 |
| October | 30°C | 25°C | 157 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 30°C | 25°C | 218 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.8 |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 268 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Balikpapan?
The best months are August, September, July, June.
When is the rainy season in Balikpapan?
The wettest months are December, April, March.