Gatak
Kabupaten Boyolali · Indonesia
Gatak 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 31°C (88°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 31°C (88°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 21°C (69°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 19 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 65% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 31°
- Humidity
- 64%
- Wind
- 16 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 35 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Pressure
- 1014 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:13 / 17:30
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Gatak
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 | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Average low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 325 | 304 | 294 | 215 | 138 | 78 | 41 | 34 | 46 | 117 | 199 | 254 |
| Rain days | 19 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.4 | 5.7 | 6 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 8 | 7.1 | 6 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Humidity (%) | 86 | 86 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 77 | 81 | 84 |
| Wind (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Go score | 48 | 47 | 49 | 55 | 63 | 68 | 80 | 78 | 71 | 64 | 55 | 50 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Updated: About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Gatak, 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 |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | 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.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Gatak: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Festivals and events around Gatak
Recurring festivals and celebrations nearby, month by month.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Sangiran
archaeological excavation site in Java in Indonesia
Masjid Wustho Mangkunegaran
mosque in Central Java
Great Mosque of Surakarta
Mosque in Suakarta, Java, Indonesia
National Press Monument
Monument and museum to press in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. A place where you can see a glimpse of the history of the development of the National press in Indonesia.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Surakarta
mosque in Indonesia
De Tjolomadoe
museum and former sugar refinery in Indonesia
Lokananta
Indonesian record label
Radya Pustaka Museum
This museum was founded in the Kepatihan palace on October 28, 1890. The Radya Pustaka Museum has a collection consisting of various kinds of statues, traditional heirlooms, shadow puppets and ancient books.
Kraton of Surakarta
Laweyan Mosque
Indonesian mosque
Lake Jombor
lagoon in Indonesia
Gondang Winangoen sugar refinery and museum
sugar mill and museum in Indonesia
Gatak: 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 ≈ 18,031 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 137,050≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,200≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,600≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,350≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 93,950≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,050≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,301,650≈ $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
9 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.3 (2006).
How to get to Gatak
Nearest airports
- SOCAdisoemarmo International AirportSurakarta10 km
- JOGAdisutjipto International AirportYogyakarta37 km
- SRGJenderal Ahmad Yani AirportSemarang78 km
- YIAYogyakarta International AirportYogyakarta79 km
- DHXDhoho International AirportKediri138 km
Distances
- Jakarta453 km 7 h 51 · 1 h 14
- Surabaya229 km 3 h 58
- Bekasi437 km 7 h 34 · 1 h 13
- Bandung350 km 6 h 04
- Medan1,824 km 31 h 37 · 2 h 59
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Hotels in Gatak
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Gatak
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Gatak
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gatak?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Gatak is July–August.
What is the weather like in Gatak in October?
In October, Gatak averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with 117 mm of rain on about 7 days.
What is the rainiest month in Gatak?
January, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Gatak?
Adisoemarmo International Airport (SOC), about 10 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 Gatak most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Gatak least crowded?
The quietest months are December–March.
When is the best time to visit Gatak without the crowds?
June: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Gatak in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).
What is the population of Gatak?
About 48,959.