If you plan to visit Balikpapan in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +86°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 25 rainy days in the month and around 102 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
102 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Balikpapan has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Balikpapan in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Balikpapan for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +75°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +88°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +90°F.
Is Balikpapan warm or cold in August?
Balikpapan is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Balikpapan:
Climate in Balikpapan in August
Balikpapan weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+86°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+72°F
+73°F
+73°F
Max. temperature
+90°F
+91°F
+91°F
Rainfall
136 mm
102 mm
114 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
86%
85%
84%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
2
5
5
Rainy days
27
25
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +84°F to +86°F during the day.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 136 mm to 102 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Balikpapan in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Balikpapan is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Balikpapan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 43 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Balikpapan wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 250 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 81% chance of precipitation and 102 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Balikpapan?
This is the weather in Balikpapan in August 2025:
1 August
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+88°F
2 August
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+89°F
3 August
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+89°F
4 August
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+88°F
5 August
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+85°F
6 August
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+89°F
7 August
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+88°F
8 August
☀️
+88°F
9 August
☀️
+86°F
10 August
☁️
+87°F
11 August
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+84°F
12 August
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+85°F
13 August
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+87°F
14 August
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+86°F
15 August
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+87°F
16 August
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+88°F
17 August
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+88°F
18 August
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+87°F
19 August
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+88°F
20 August
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+88°F
21 August
☀️
+89°F
22 August
☀️
+87°F
23 August
🌧️
+85°F
24 August
☀️
+88°F
25 August
🌧️
+87°F
26 August
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+87°F
27 August
☀️
+88°F
28 August
☀️
+87°F
29 August
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+88°F
30 August
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+88°F
31 August
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+89°F
In August 2025 Balikpapan had 18 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 66%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Balikpapan climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Balikpapan in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+84°F) and the highest in 1998 (+88°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 1404 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 2973 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Balikpapan in August:
Is August a good time to visit Balikpapan?
It’s always a good time to visit Balikpapan, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Balikpapan in August?
August is warm in Balikpapan. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Balikpapan rainy in August?
Balikpapan is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Balikpapan in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Balikpapan in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Indonesia
Check out the weather for other cities in Indonesia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Balikpapan, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
