Weather in Balikpapan for May 2027
In general, the average temperature in Balikpapan at the beginning of May is 28.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 28.6 °C by the end of May.
Balikpapan experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 307.7 mm.
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Balikpapan Weather May
Temperatures trend during May in Balikpapan
May weather in Balikpapan day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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| 1 May |  Light rain | 29° /25° | 5.3 mm | 7 | |
| 2 May | Light rain | 30° /25° | 7.2 mm | 7 | |
| 3 May |  Moderate rain | 28° /24° | 12.1 mm | 6 | |
| 4 May | Light rain | 29° /25° | 3.3 mm | 7 | |
| 5 May | Moderate rain | 29° /25° | 13.4 mm | 7 | |
| 6 May |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /25° | 7.9 mm | 7 | |
| 7 May | Light rain | 29° /25° | 6.1 mm | 6 | |
| 8 May | Moderate rain | 29° /25° | 14.7 mm | 7 | |
| 9 May | Moderate rain | 28° /24° | 16.7 mm | 7 | |
| 10 May | Moderate rain | 28° /24° | 10 mm | 6 | |
| 11 May | Light rain | 29° /24° | 6.1 mm | 7 | |
| 12 May | Moderate rain | 28° /25° | 12.1 mm | 6 | |
| 13 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /25° | 7.6 mm | 6 | |
| 14 May | Moderate rain | 30° /25° | 13.6 mm | 7 | |
| 15 May | Moderate rain | 29° /25° | 23.2 mm | 6 | |
| 16 May | Light rain | 29° /25° | 8.8 mm | 6 | |
| 17 May | Moderate rain | 29° /25° | 14.6 mm | 7 | |
| 18 May | Moderate rain | 29° /25° | 10.5 mm | 6 | |
| 19 May | Moderate rain | 28° /25° | 13.4 mm | 6 | |
| 20 May | Moderate rain | 28° /25° | 12.7 mm | 7 | |
| 21 May | Moderate rain | 29° /25° | 12.6 mm | 7 | |
| 22 May | Light rain | 29° /25° | 9.9 mm | 7 | |
| 23 May |  Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 1.7 mm | 7 | |
| 24 May | Light rain | 29° /25° | 8.2 mm | 7 | |
| 25 May | Light rain | 30° /25° | 7.5 mm | 6 | |
| 26 May | Light rain | 29° /25° | 4.6 mm | 6 | |
| 27 May | Moderate rain | 27° /25° | 23.1 mm | 6 | |
| 28 May | Light rain | 27° /24° | 7.8 mm | 6 | |
| 29 May | Light rain | 29° /25° | 5.4 mm | 6 | |
| 30 May | Light rain | 29° /25° | 5 mm | 7 | |
| 31 May | Light rain | 29° /25° | 2.8 mm | 7 | |
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Balikpapan weather in May vs April vs June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 29°/24° | 29°/25° | 28°/25° |
| Rainfall | 275 mm | 308 mm | 253 mm |
| Wind | 12.6 km/h | 11.1 km/h | 13.5 km/h |
| Humidity | 82% | 83% | 83% |
| Rainy days | 28 days | 29 days | 27 days |
| Dry days | 2 days | 2 days | 3 days |
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Balikpapan in May - FAQ
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What to pack to Balikpapan in May?
Warm & sunny · highs around 29 °C, frequent showers
As you prepare for your trip to Balikpapan in May, 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 May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
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