March could be a good time to visit Balikpapan, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +86°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in March. However, expect about 24 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 244 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
244 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Balikpapan has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Balikpapan in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Balikpapan for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +86°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +75°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +88°F.
Is Balikpapan warm or cold in March?
Balikpapan is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°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 March is compared to other months in Balikpapan:
Climate in Balikpapan in March
Balikpapan weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+86°F
+86°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+73°F
+73°F
+73°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+97°F
+95°F
Rainfall
216 mm
244 mm
245 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
86%
86%
87%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
2
1
1
Rainy days
22
24
24
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 216 mm to 244 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 86%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Balikpapan in March 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 March, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Balikpapan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 299 mm, with a 100% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
March is one of the rainiest months in Balikpapan, here is a comparison with other months, 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 March in Balikpapan?
This is the weather in Balikpapan in March 2024:
1 March
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+82°F
2 March
☀️
+88°F
3 March
☁️
+87°F
4 March
🌧️
+85°F
5 March
🌧️
+82°F
6 March
🌧️
+86°F
7 March
☀️
+86°F
8 March
🌧️
+88°F
9 March
🌧️
+87°F
10 March
🌧️
+86°F
11 March
🌧️
+88°F
12 March
🌧️
+82°F
13 March
🌧️
+82°F
14 March
🌧️
+85°F
15 March
☁️
+85°F
16 March
🌧️
+87°F
17 March
☀️
+87°F
18 March
☀️
+86°F
19 March
☀️
+89°F
20 March
🌧️
+85°F
21 March
☀️
+88°F
22 March
🌧️
+88°F
23 March
🌧️
+85°F
24 March
☀️
+92°F
25 March
🌧️
+89°F
26 March
🌧️
+84°F
27 March
🌧️
+87°F
28 March
🌧️
+87°F
29 March
🌧️
+90°F
30 March
🌧️
+82°F
31 March
🌧️
+88°F
In March 2024 Balikpapan had 8 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 21 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Balikpapan climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Balikpapan in March 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 March:
Is March a good time to visit Balikpapan?
It’s always a good time to visit Balikpapan, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Balikpapan in March?
March 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 March?
Balikpapan is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Balikpapan in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Balikpapan in March, 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.
