Central Java Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central Java, Indonesia in August.

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Semarang Solo Borobudur Magelang

Planning a trip to Central Java, Indonesia this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Central Java in August

Central Java, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. August in Central Java generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Wonosobo at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Cepu at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Cepu and 19°C (66°F) in Wonosobo. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To explore the conditions in Central Java, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Cepu with an average of 15 mm (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Cilacap with 81 mm (3.2 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Semarang typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Central Java by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May32°C (90°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October33°C (91°F) November32°C (90°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Central Java in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Central Java.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Central Java

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Central Java, Indonesia?

Temperature range in Central Java (August)

Precipitation variation in Central Java (August)

Semarang

In August Semarang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
very good
Climate in Semarang →

Solo

In August Solo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
very good
Climate in Solo →

Borobudur

In August Borobudur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Borobudur →

Magelang

In August Magelang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Magelang →

Salatiga

In August Salatiga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central Java, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central Java in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Semarang 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Solo 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Borobudur 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Magelang 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Salatiga 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Cepu 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)

Central Java weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central Java, Indonesia in August?

Expect good weather across Central Java, Indonesia in August. The popular destination of Semarang averages 33°C (91°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Central Java, Indonesia in August?

In Semarang, the average daytime high in August is 33°C (91°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does Central Java, Indonesia get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Semarang averages just 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Central Java, Indonesia.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Central Java, Indonesia?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Central Java, Indonesia with overall excellent weather in Semarang.

On average, the best time to visit Central Java, Indonesia is in June, July and August with generally good weather in Semarang. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Central Java.

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