In October, the weather in Balikpapan is typically hot. Average daily high temperature in October is about 30 degrees above zero. On average, Balikpapan has 26 rainy, 3 partly cloudy, 1 sunny, and 1 cloudy day in October. The rains are usually heavy. October as well as January, February, March, and April is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Balikpapan.