Balikpapan
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- Official advice warns against travel
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Volcano exclusion zones enforced by local authorities in Indonesia.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Balikpapan month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Balikpapan are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low 24°C), and March the wettest (about 388 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.2 | 23.8 | 355 | 8.5 |
| February | 29.3 | 23.8 | 289 | 9.0 |
| March | 29.3 | 23.9 | 388 | 8.8 |
| April | 29.4 | 24.2 | 313 | 9.3 |
| May | 29.0 | 24.5 | 312 | 9.0 |
| June | 28.3 | 24.1 | 277 | 8.9 |
| July | 28.1 | 24.2 | 214 | 9.1 |
| August | 28.2 | 24.3 | 225 | 9.5 |
| September | 28.6 | 24.2 | 222 | 9.5 |
| October | 29.0 | 24.2 | 263 | 9.2 |
| November | 29.2 | 24.0 | 326 | 9.0 |
| December | 29.3 | 24.0 | 333 | 8.9 |
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People and places shaping Balikpapan
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Research updated Friday, October 16, 2026Past and future events in Balikpapan
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Previously
- Documented history · 1000
An alternative story is that, at the time of the Kutai sultanate, Sultan Muhammad Idris sent 1000 planks to aid the Paser Kingdom to build a new palace.
- First oil drilling
The first oil drilling began in Balikpapan on 10 February 1897, which was later set as the anniversary of the city.
- Second World War bombing
During World War II, the Empire of Japan occupied the city in 1942, and it was bombed by the Allies in the first and second battles of Balikpapan.
- CIA air raid
In 1958, a CIA pilot flying a B-26 Invader attacked Balikpapan, damaging infrastructure and sinking vessels.
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01 · OverviewBalikpapan, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Balikpapan took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Balikpapan
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Balikpapan
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Balikpapan
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Balikpapan
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Balikpapan
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Balikpapan
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01 · Q&AWhere is Balikpapan located and what are its coordinates?
Balikpapan is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -1.2675, 116.8289, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Balikpapan?
Balikpapan has a recorded population of approximately 695,287 and observes the Asia/Makassar time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Balikpapan?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Balikpapan include Indonesian, English, Dutch, JV, with IDR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Balikpapan?
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