Central Java Weather & Climate: Indonesia

Climate by month across Central Java, Indonesia, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Central Java

Central Java in Indonesia sees its peak temperatures in September (33°C (91°F)) and its coolest in February (29°C (84°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Semarang, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Central Java, particularly in Semarang, temperatures are consistently high throughout the year, with average maximum temperatures always above 29°C (84°F).

The peak of the heat usually falls in August, September and October.

Precipitation in Central Java varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in December with 433 mm (17 in) of rain, while August stays relatively dry with 27 mm (1.1 in). The region experiences its rainy season during January, February, March, April, November and December, when monthly rainfall can range from 232 mm (9.1 in) to 433 mm (17 in).

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Central Java — and find the best time to visit. (based on Semarang)

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Semarang Solo Borobudur Magelang Salatiga Cepu
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Climate map of Central Java

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Semarang 30°C (86°F) 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 25°C (77°F) 2527 mm (99 in)
Solo 31°C (88°F) 33°C (91°F) 21°C (70°F) 23°C (73°F) 2442 mm (96 in)
Borobudur 28°C (82°F) 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 22°C (72°F) 3016 mm (119 in)
Magelang 28°C (82°F) 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 21°C (70°F) 3261 mm (128 in)
Salatiga 29°C (84°F) 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 22°C (72°F) 3086 mm (121 in)
Cepu 32°C (90°F) 35°C (95°F) 23°C (73°F) 24°C (75°F) 2289 mm (90 in)

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