Ambarawa
Kabupaten Semarang · Indonesia
Ambarawa lies in Central Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is October, with average highs of 29°C (83°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 29°C (83°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 19°C (65°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 20 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 8 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 20% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 25°
- Humidity
- 82%
- Wind
- 7 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 13 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 6%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:13 / 17:31
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Ambarawa
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Average low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 374 | 336 | 368 | 270 | 200 | 108 | 66 | 50 | 84 | 153 | 259 | 329 |
| Rain days | 20 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7 | 7.9 | 8 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 6.4 | 5.4 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 85 | 87 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Go score | 62 | 60 | 60 | 67 | 73 | 78 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 74 | 67 | 63 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Ambarawa, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: October–May Dry season: June–September (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Ambarawa: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Best value months
Good weather, fewer visitors, usually lower prices.
December–March
- Jan62
- Feb60
- Mar60
- Dec63
An estimate: months with a go score of 60 or more and below-average tourist numbers.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
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Mountain Merbabu
mountain in Central Java, Indonesia
Mountain Telomoyo
mountain in Central Java, Indonesia
Mountain Ungaran
mountain in Central Java, Indonesia
Gedong Songo
Hindu temple in Indonesia
Ambarawa Railway Museum
Railway museum in Semarang Regency, Indonesia
Rawa Pening Lake
lake in Central Java, Indonesia
Indonesian World Records Museum
museum in Central Java, Indonesia
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Plumpungan Inscription
stone monolith carving near Salatiga, Indonesia
Lake Bleder
lake in Indonesia
Salatiga Kelenteng Mosque
Ambarawa: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 127 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Indonesian Rupiah
IDR · Rp
1 USD ≈ 17,985.3 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 136,700≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,100≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,450≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,300≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 93,700≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,000≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,298,350≈ $72.00
Estimated from Indonesia’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 31% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
4 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.3 (2006).
How to get to Ambarawa
Nearest airports
- SRGJenderal Ahmad Yani AirportSemarang33 km
- SOCAdisoemarmo International AirportSurakarta49 km
- JOGAdisutjipto International AirportYogyakarta58 km
- YIAYogyakarta International AirportYogyakarta81 km
Distances
- Jakarta409 km 7 h 06 · 1 h 10
- Surabaya260 km 4 h 30
- Bekasi393 km 6 h 49 · 1 h 09
- Bandung310 km 5 h 23
- Medan1,775 km 30 h 46 · 2 h 56
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Hotels in Ambarawa
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Ambarawa
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ambarawa?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Ambarawa is July–August.
What is the weather like in Ambarawa in October?
In October, Ambarawa averages a high of 29°C (83°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with 153 mm of rain on about 9 days.
What is the rainiest month in Ambarawa?
January, with rain on about 20 days.
What is the nearest airport to Ambarawa?
Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG), about 33 km away.
What power plugs are used in Indonesia?
Plug types C, F, at 127 V.
What currency is used in Indonesia?
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
What is the emergency number in Indonesia?
112.
Is Indonesia safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Ambarawa most crowded?
The busiest months are July–September.
When is Ambarawa least crowded?
The quietest months are December–March.
When is the best time to visit Ambarawa without the crowds?
October: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Ambarawa in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).
What is the population of Ambarawa?
About 65,096.