Indonesia Travel Info

Information for Bali

Bali has a tropical and humid climate, with an average temperature of 27 °C and annual rainfall of 1737 mm.  Up on Bali’s mountains where several of them peak over 3000 meters in elevation, temperatures are cooler with more rainfall.

The seasons in Bali are as follow:

• Dry – April to September are months popular with visitors because skies are clear and bright with the occasional rainfall. July and August see the most visitors enjoying Bali’s finest.

• Rainy – October to March are months when Bali becomes quieter because the sea is rougher, waters not as clear and days filled with hours of rain.

Information for Bandung

Bandung has a tropical and humid climate. Standing at more than 700 meters above sea level, Bandung enjoys cooler temperatures than many other cities in Indonesia. The average temperature is 23.3 °C, while the annual rainfall is 2164 mm.

The seasons in Bandung are as follow:

• Dry – June to September are months when the days are sunny with less risk of sudden downpours, making these months the best time to visit Bandung. August is Bandung’s driest month.

• Rainy – October to May are months when Bandung experiences heavy rainfall with sudden downpours being common. December is its wettest month.

Information for Jakarta

Jakarta has a tropical climate, with an average temperature of 27.6 °C and annual rainfall of 1855 mm. Regardless of the seasons, Jakarta is hot and humid. Hot temperature and high humidity can make one feel clammy so light cotton clothes are essential.

The seasons in Jakarta are as follow:

• Dry – June to September are months when Jakarta is more dry, with August being the driest month. Visitors will find it easier to tour the city without worrying about being caught in the rain.

• Rainy – October to May are months when Jakarta expects irregular downpours, with February tending to have the most rainfall. While it is the rainy season, there are frequent sunny days and days with light showers.

Information for Jogja

Jogja has a tropical and humid climate with an average temperature of 26.4 °C and annual rainfall of 2157 mm.

The seasons in Jogja are as follow:

• Dry – April to October are months when Jogja is more dry, with August being the driest month. As this period has the minimum rainfall and is ideal for sightseeing, it is the peak tourism season.

• Rainy – November to March are months when Jogja experiences more rainfall, with January being the wettest month. During this period, sightseeing becomes more difficult.

Information for Lombok

Lombok has a tropical and humid climate. It has an average temperature of 23.8 °C and annual significant rainfall of 2669 mm.

The seasons in Lombok are as follow:

• Dry – May to September are hotter months yet more popular with visitors because the skies are clear and bright. July and August, the driest months, see the most visitors touring Lombok. With the waters being crystal clear from June to September, it is an especially good time for snorkeling.

• Rainy – October to April are months when there is an increase in rainfall and decrease in humidity. Landscape is lush and green during these wetter months.

Information for Medan

Medan has a tropical wet climate, with no distinct dry and wet seasons. Its temperatures barely vary across the months and has an average temperature of 26.8 °C. There is an annual rainfall of 2137 mm.

The seasons in Medan are as follow:

• Less rainy – May to September are months with slightly less rain, and February is the driest month. The period of June to August is peak tourism season, so more crowd is expected at the attractions.

• Rainy – October to April are months with more rain, and October is the wettest month. Tourism is slow during this season.

Information for Surabaya and Manlang

Surabaya and Malang have a tropical and humid climate. Surabaya’s average temperature is 27.8 °C and annual rainfall is 1751 mm. Malang’s average temperature is 26.9 °C and annual rainfall is 1950 mm. Regardless of the seasons, Surabaya and Malang are hot and humid. Hot temperature and high humidity can make one feel clammy so light cotton clothes are essential.

The seasons in Surabaya and Malang are as follow:

• Dry – May to September are months when Surabaya and Malang are more dry. As this period has the minimum rainfall and is ideal for sightseeing, it is the peak tourism season.

• Rainy – October to April are months when Surabaya and Malang experience more rainfall and sightseeing becomes more difficult.

Information for Medan and Lake Toba

Medan has a tropical wet climate, with no distinct dry and wet seasons. Its temperatures barely vary across the months and has an average temperature of 26.8 °C. There is an annual rainfall of 2137 mm. Temperatures at Lake Toba is slightly cooler.

The seasons in Medan and Lake Toba are as follow:

• Less rainy – May to September are months with slightly less rain. The period of June to August is peak tourism season, so more crowd is expected at the attractions.

• Rainy – October to April are months with more rain. Except for Chinese New Year, tourism is slow during this season, because sightseeing is made difficult.