Balabalagan Islands
Islands Small island group off East Kalimantan coast
Off East Kalimantan, the Balabalagan Islands offer low-lying reefs and sandbanks; visitors come for boat trips, fishing and remote beaches accessed from local charters.
How to Get to Balabalagan Islands #
Access requires boat charter from the nearest mainland ports in East Kalimantan. Confirm local transport options and permissions before travel.
Tips for Visiting Balabalagan Islands #
- Arrange a local fishing or boat charter from the nearest East Kalimantan port - these islands are remote and services are infrequent
- Bring all necessary supplies and fuel; there are no visitor facilities
- Respect local communities and traditional fishing grounds
Best Time to Visit Balabalagan Islands #
Best during the dry season for safe sea conditions and marine visibility.
Dry season
May-September · 26-31°C (79-88°F)
Calmer seas, better visibility for snorkeling and fishing.
Rainy season
October-April · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Heavy rains and rough seas can make travel hazardous.
Weather & Climate near Balabalagan Islands #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight
February
Weather
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight
March
Weather
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight
April
Weather
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight
May
Weather
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight
June
Weather
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight
July
Weather
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight
August
Weather
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight
September
Weather
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight
October
Weather
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight
November
Weather
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight
December
Weather
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight
