Weather in Balikpapan for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Balikpapan at the beginning of May is 28.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 28.6 °C by the end of May.
Balikpapan experiences an exceptionally high level of rainfall in May, with more than 24 rainy days on average.
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Balikpapan in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 30° | 2 30° | 3 28° | 4 27° | |||
5 28° | 6 29° | 7 29° | 8 29° | 9 26° | 10 27° | 11 29° |
12 29° | 13 30° | 14 30° | 15 29° | 16 29° | 17 30° | 18 30° |
19 30° | 20 29° | 21 29° | 22 30° | 23 30° | 24 30° | 25 29° |
26 29° | 27 26° | 28 27° | 29 29° | 30 30° | 31 30° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Balikpapan
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Light rain shower | 30° /25° | 3.4 mm | 8 | |
2 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /25° | 3.1 mm | 8 | |
3 May | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 19.1 mm | 7 | |
4 May | Light rain shower | 27° /24° | 4.6 mm | 7 | |
5 May | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 11.9 mm | 7 | |
6 May | Light rain shower | 29° /25° | 7.5 mm | 7 | |
7 May | Light rain shower | 29° /26° | 5.7 mm | 7 | |
8 May | Light rain shower | 29° /26° | 6 mm | 7 | |
9 May | Light rain shower | 26° /24° | 31.4 mm | 7 | |
10 May | Patchy light drizzle | 27° /24° | 0.9 mm | 7 | |
11 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 9.2 mm | 7 | |
12 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 6.8 mm | 7 | |
13 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /25° | 4.7 mm | 8 | |
14 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 30° /26° | 13 mm | 8 | |
15 May | Light rain shower | 29° /26° | 24.6 mm | 7 | |
16 May | Light rain shower | 29° /26° | 5.7 mm | 7 | |
17 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /25° | 7.6 mm | 8 | |
18 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /25° | 5.7 mm | 8 | |
19 May | Light rain shower | 30° /26° | 11 mm | 7 | |
20 May | Light rain shower | 29° /26° | 8.3 mm | 7 | |
21 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 10.3 mm | 7 | |
22 May | Light rain shower | 30° /25° | 14.6 mm | 8 | |
23 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /25° | 4.6 mm | 8 | |
24 May | Light rain shower | 30° /25° | 13.9 mm | 8 | |
25 May | Light rain shower | 29° /26° | 12.2 mm | 7 | |
26 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 29° /26° | 10.3 mm | 7 | |
27 May | Light rain shower | 26° /25° | 26.9 mm | 7 | |
28 May | Light rain shower | 27° /24° | 11.5 mm | 7 | |
29 May | Patchy light drizzle | 29° /24° | 2.8 mm | 7 | |
30 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /24° | 1 mm | 8 | |
31 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /25° | 0.9 mm | 8 | |
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Balikpapan in May - FAQ
What to pack to Balikpapan in May?
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.
- 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
May rainfall patterns in Balikpapan
UV exposure in Balikpapan during May
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