When to go · Balikpapan
Balikpapan in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jul for the heaviest rain; no true dry season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 25°C (76°F)76°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 17
- Crowds
- High
- Indonesia overall
- Prices
- High
- Indonesia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jul for the heaviest rain; no true dry season.
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- BalikpapanHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24.6 °C (76 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 76 °F (24.6 °C), rain on about 17 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Indonesia overall
- High
- Prices · Indonesia overall
- High
Indonesia overall: Peak season: Bali and Gili beds sell out; book early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Balikpapan, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Aug: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Aug: 30.4 °C (87 °F)87 °F (30.4 °C)
Night low
Jul: 24.6 °C (76 °F)76 °F (24.6 °C)
Aug: 24.8 °C (77 °F)77 °F (24.8 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 17
Aug: 14 (better)
Crowds
Jul: High
Aug: High
Prices
Jul: High
Aug: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Aug: 0
July: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jul for the heaviest rain; no true dry season.
August: Inside Balikpapan's best window: Any month; Aug–Oct slightly drier.
Balikpapan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast