Balikpapan Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia is 30°C (86°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Balikpapan compares to cities worldwide.
Balikpapan Monthly Temperatures
Balikpapan enjoys a stable climate with temperatures staying pretty much the same throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in January to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in April. Nights are consistently cool, with lows between 26°C (79°F) and 25°C (77°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Balikpapan by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
46-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Balikpapan Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Balikpapan spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Balikpapan vs Indonesia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Indonesia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Balikpapan vs World: Temperature Compared
Balikpapan's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings — very cold winters and hot summers.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Balikpapan?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Balikpapan, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and humidity around 74% — considered high. In April, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 74% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Balikpapan's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Balikpapan climate page.
