Best Time to Visit Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Semarang.
Semarang does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (October, 28.3°C / 82.9°F) and driest (August, 44 mm / 1.7 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 27°C / 80.6°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in October, with rainfall from 44 mm / 1.7 in (August) to 430 mm / 16.9 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Semarang's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 27.5°C81.5°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| July | 27.2°C81°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| September | 27.9°C82.2°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
No month at Semarang matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Semarang?
Semarang doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on August (driest, ~44 mm / 1.7 in) and October (warmest, 28.3°C / 82.9°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Indonesia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Semarang?
The rainy season at Semarang, Central Java runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 190 mm / 7.5 in. The wettest single month is January (430 mm / 16.9 in).
What is the driest month in Semarang?
The driest month in Semarang is August, averaging about 44 mm / 1.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.5°C / 81.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Semarang?
The least comfortable months for travel to Semarang — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 430 mm / 16.9 in in January, and the coldest month averages 27°C / 80.6°F.
Is Semarang climate different from Indonesia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Semarang figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Indonesia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Semarang specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.