Central Java weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Central Java, Indonesia. Like most weather services, we show Central Java at one spot: Semarang, its largest city. At 5:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (78°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Dec–Feb
About Semarang weather
Is it raining in Semarang right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Semarang this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 34–35° and lows of 25–26°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Semarang lately?
In the past 7 days, Semarang had 6 rainy days and 39.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Semarang?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Central Java weather by month
When is the best time to visit Central Java?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Central Java is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in February to 34°C (93°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Central Java?
January is the wettest month, with about 354 mm (13.9 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 30 mm (1.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Central Java?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).
Does Central Java have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Central Java weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Semarang), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Central Java
Weather can differ a lot within Central Java: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semarang | Jun–Sep | Nov–Apr | 28–34°C | 2,056 mm |
| Jepara | Jun–Sep | Nov–Apr | 28–30°C | 2,137 mm |
| Surakarta | Jun–Sep | Nov–Apr | 28–32°C | 2,098 mm |
| Pekalongan | Jun–Sep | Nov–May | 28–31°C | 2,169 mm |
| Tegal | Jun–Sep | Nov–May | 28–31°C | 2,169 mm |
| Cilacap | Jul–Sep | Oct–May | 27–29°C | 2,671 mm |
| Purwokerto | Jul–Sep | Oct–May | 28–30°C | 2,606 mm |
| Salatiga | Jun–Sep | Nov–Apr | 28–32°C | 2,098 mm |
| Pemalang | Jun–Sep | Nov–May | 28–31°C | 2,169 mm |
| Ungaran | Jun–Aug | Nov–Apr | 28–34°C | 2,056 mm |
| Batang | Jun–Sep | Nov–Apr | 28–30°C | 2,137 mm |
| Purwodadi | Jun–Aug | Nov–Apr | 28–34°C | 2,056 mm |
Cities and towns in Central Java
- Semarang
- Jepara
- Surakarta
- Pekalongan
- Tegal
- Cilacap
- Purwokerto
- Salatiga
- Pemalang
- Ungaran
- Batang
- Purwodadi
- Adiwerna
- Magelang
- Klaten
- Kedungwuni
- Pati
- Grogol
- Dukuhturi
- Wonosobo
- Kudus
- Kartasura
- Muntilan
- Tarub
- Sragen
- Mertoyudan
- Sokaraja
- Ambarawa
- Slawi
- Pecangaan
- Boyolali
- Baki
- Weleri
- Baekrajan
- Purbalingga
- Wedi
- Cepu
- Blora
- Comal
- Gombong
- Jatiroto
- Gatak
- Banyumas
- Karanganom
- Candi Prambanan
- Ketanggungan
- Rembangan
- Gebog
- Baturaden
- Juwana
- Wiradesa
- Majenang
- Buaran
- Wonopringgo
- Jekulo
- Karangnongko
- Wangon
- Lebaksiu
- Mlonggo
- Jaten
- Kutoarjo
- Sidareja
- Selogiri
- Lasem
- Ceper
- Randudongkal
- Balapulang
- Jogonalan
- Mranggen
- Margasari
- Bulakamba
- Demak
- Tayu
- Colomadu
- Welahan
- Delanggu
- Ngemplak
- Trucuk
- Kroya
- Kebonarun