Weather in Balikpapan for August 2026
Expect cooler weather in first days of August 2026 in Balikpapan with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 28.9 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Balikpapan at the beginning of August is 28.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 28.1 °C by the end of August.
Balikpapan experiences heavy rainfall in August, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 265.4 mm.
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Balikpapan Weather August
Temperatures trend during August in Balikpapan
August weather in Balikpapan day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug. |  Patchy rain possible | 30° /24° | 7.4 mm | 8 | |
| 2 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /25° | 13.6 mm | 8 | |
| 3 Aug. |  Sunny | 29° /24° | 1.4 mm | 8 | |
| 4 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 5.8 mm | 7 | |
| 5 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 9.2 mm | 7 | |
| 6 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 9.9 mm | 7 | |
| 7 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 11.9 mm | 7 | |
| 8 Aug. | Light rain shower | 29° /24° | 4.3 mm | 7 | |
| 9 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 13.2 mm | 7 | |
| 10 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /24° | 11.7 mm | 7 | |
| 11 Aug. | Light rain shower | 27° /24° | 4.9 mm | 7 | |
| 12 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 9.2 mm | 7 | |
| 13 Aug. | Light rain shower | 27° /24° | 23.4 mm | 7 | |
| 14 Aug. | Light rain shower | 27° /25° | 9.6 mm | 7 | |
| 15 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 2.7 mm | 7 | |
| 16 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 5.9 mm | 7 | |
| 17 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /25° | 8 mm | 7 | |
| 18 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /24° | 9.6 mm | 7 | |
| 19 Aug. | Light rain shower | 29° /24° | 8.8 mm | 7 | |
| 20 Aug. | Light rain shower | 29° /25° | 14.6 mm | 7 | |
| 21 Aug. | Light rain shower | 29° /24° | 7.4 mm | 7 | |
| 22 Aug. | Light rain shower | 29° /24° | 7.3 mm | 7 | |
| 23 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 5.7 mm | 7 | |
| 24 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 8 mm | 7 | |
| 25 Aug. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /23° | 7.1 mm | 7 | |
| 26 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 12 mm | 7 | |
| 27 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 8.3 mm | 7 | |
| 28 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 6.8 mm | 7 | |
| 29 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /24° | 3.3 mm | 7 | |
| 30 Aug. | Light rain shower | 27° /25° | 7 mm | 7 | |
| 31 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 7.7 mm | 7 | |
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Balikpapan weather in August vs July vs September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 28°/25° | 28°/25° | 29°/25° |
| Rainfall | 138 mm | 265 mm | 171 mm |
| Wind | 17.2 km/h | 15.2 km/h | 15.5 km/h |
| Humidity | 81% | 82% | 79% |
| Rainy days | 27 days | 31 days | 30 days |
| Dry days | 4 days | 0 days | 0 days |
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Balikpapan in August - FAQ
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What to pack to Balikpapan in August?
Warm & sunny · highs around 28 °C, frequent showers
As you prepare for your trip to Balikpapan in August, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Balikpapan, during August, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
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