Weather in Balikpapan for January 2025
Expect cooler weather in the next days 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 January is 28.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 30.4 °C by the end of January.
Balikpapan experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 200.9 mm.
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Balikpapan in January average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  28° | 2 29° | 3 31° | 4 30° | 5 27° | ||
| 6 27° | 7 27° | 8 29° | 9 30° | 10  31° | 11 31° | 12 29° |
| 13 29° | 14 29° | 15 29° | 16 29° | 17 29° | 18 31° | 19 30° |
| 20 30° | 21 30° | 22 29° | 23 29° | 24 26° | 25  31° | 26 31° |
| 27 31° | 28 30° | 29 30° | 30 31° | 31 29° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Balikpapan
January weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /25° | 1.8 mm | 9 | |
| 2 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /24° | 2.8 mm | 9 | |
| 3 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 2 mm | 9 | |
| 4 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /25° | 4.3 mm | 9 | |
| 5 Jan. | Light rain shower | 27° /25° | 5.7 mm | 9 | |
| 6 Jan. | Light rain shower | 27° /24° | 19.2 mm | 9 | |
| 7 Jan. | Light rain shower | 27° /24° | 8 mm | 9 | |
| 8 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /24° | 7.7 mm | 9 | |
| 9 Jan. | Light rain shower | 30° /24° | 2.4 mm | 10 | |
| 10 Jan. | Thundery outbreaks possible | 31° /24° | 5.2 mm | 10 | |
| 11 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 5.8 mm | 10 | |
| 12 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /24° | 9.8 mm | 9 | |
| 13 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /24° | 16 mm | 9 | |
| 14 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /24° | 16.6 mm | 9 | |
| 15 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /24° | 12.8 mm | 9 | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /23° | 0.4 mm | 9 | |
| 17 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /24° | 3.1 mm | 9 | |
| 18 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 1.5 mm | 10 | |
| 19 Jan. | Light rain shower | 30° /25° | 8 mm | 10 | |
| 20 Jan. | Light rain shower | 30° /24° | 6.4 mm | 10 | |
| 21 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /24° | 5.5 mm | 10 | |
| 22 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /24° | 3.4 mm | 9 | |
| 23 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /25° | 9.5 mm | 9 | |
| 24 Jan. | Light rain shower | 26° /24° | 2.8 mm | 9 | |
| 25 Jan. | Patchy light rain | 31° /23° | 3.7 mm | 10 | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 1.6 mm | 10 | |
| 27 Jan. | Light rain shower | 31° /24° | 2.6 mm | 10 | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /24° | 0.8 mm | 10 | |
| 29 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /24° | 0.4 mm | 10 | |
| 30 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /25° | 1.8 mm | 10 | |
| 31 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /25° | 17.6 mm | 9 | |
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Balikpapan in January - FAQ
What to pack to Balikpapan in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Balikpapan in January, 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 January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
January rainfall patterns in Balikpapan
UV exposure in Balikpapan during January
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