Gombong i
Town · Central Java

Gombong

Kabupaten Kebumen · Indonesia

Now
27°
Local time
08:19 AM
Population
51K
Elevation
26 m
Best time to go
Jul–Sep
Go score 74/100
Main airport
YIA
68 km
Time zone
UTC+7
Asia/Jakarta
At a glance

Gombong lies in Central Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–September. The warmest month is April, with average highs of 32°C (89°F).

The best months to visit are July–September.

April is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (89°F).

July is the coldest month, with lows around 21°C (69°F).

The wettest month is January, with rain on about 18 days.

August is the sunniest month, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine a day.

In October, it’s warmer here than in 59% of places in Indonesia.

Weather

16-day forecast

Gombong weather forecast
27°
Overcast
Feels like
32°
Humidity
74%
Wind
4 km/h SE
Gusts
13 km/h
Cloud cover
100%
Pressure
1014 hPa
UV index
0 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
05:16 / 17:36

Next 48 hours

27° 08 31° 11 56% 30° 14 69% 26° 17 63% 24° 20 68% 24° 23 59% 24° 02 30% 24° 05 27% 26° 08 37% 29° 11 80% 28° 14 93% 25° 17 89% 24° 20 67% 25° 23 33% 24° 02 24° 05
Today
Oct 25
Drizzle
31°24°
71% 3.6 mm 11 SE
Tomorrow
Oct 26
Light rain
29°24°
93% 9.3 mm 5 S
Tue
Oct 27
Heavy showers
31°24°
100% 18 mm 8 SE
Wed
Oct 28
Heavy showers
30°24°
100% 38 mm 4 S
Thu
Oct 29
Dense drizzle
31°24°
96% 15 mm 7 SE
Fri
Oct 30
Rain showers
30°24°
99% 12 mm 9 SE
Sat
Oct 31
Drizzle
31°24°
91% 7.4 mm 8 SE
Sun
Nov 1
Drizzle
29°24°
94% 6.8 mm 10 SE
Mon
Nov 2
Rain showers
28°24°
96% 12 mm 8 SE
Tue
Nov 3
Light drizzle
30°24°
100% 5.8 mm 12 SE
Wed
Nov 4
Dense drizzle
30°24°
100% 9.0 mm 8 SE
Thu
Nov 5
Drizzle
28°25°
100% 8.0 mm 9 SE
Fri
Nov 6
Drizzle
29°25°
100% 8.0 mm 9 SE
Sat
Nov 7
Drizzle
30°25°
98% 7.0 mm 10 SE
Sun
Nov 8
Light drizzle
34°25°
75% 11 mm 19 SE
Mon
Nov 9
Drizzle
34°25°
75% 1.2 mm 18 S
European AQI65Poor
PM2.560.3
PM1063.8
NO₂17.2
O₃30
Pollen

Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.

Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Gombong

Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goJuly–September
15°20°25°30°35° 0200400 mm Jan · 331 mmFeb · 289 mmMar · 313 mmApr · 240 mmMay · 191 mmJun · 137 mmJul · 66 mmAug · 69 mmSep · 115 mmOct · 287 mmNov · 364 mmDec · 364 mm 31°31°32°32°31°31°30°31°31°31°31°31° 22°22°22°23°23°22°21°21°21°22°23°23° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Sea temperature Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high31°31°32°32°31°31°30°31°31°31°31°31°
Average low22°22°22°23°23°22°21°21°21°22°23°23°
Rainfall (mm)3312893132401911376669115287364364
Rain days1817171411955581517
Sunshine per day (h)66.36.87.47.67.888.17.57.46.76.8
Daylight (h)12.512.412.211.911.811.711.711.912.112.312.512.6
Humidity (%)878787868686858484848686
Wind (km/h)8988891012121098
Go score444344495864747369615047

The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.

Download climate data (CSV)

Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Gombong, 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)

What to do in Gombong, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoor
Photography & sunsets FairFairFairFairFairFairGoodGoodGoodFairFairFair

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.

Rainy season in Java: November–May · Wettest month: January Month by month

Tourist density

Gombong: tourist crowds by month

How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.

Tourist density
Low
Busiest months
July–September
Quietest months
December–March
Sweet spot
June and October
Good weather, fewer crowds
Very quietQuietModerateBusyVery busy ★ Sweet spot

Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices

Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Gombong
Practical

Gombong: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.

Power plugs
CF
Voltage
127 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Drive on the left
Currency

Indonesian Rupiah

IDR · Rp

1 USD ≈ 18,107.8 IDR

Languages
Indonesian
Calling code
+62
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
2
Exercise increased cautionUS travel advisory
No travel warningsUK travel advice · Sep 18, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • Meal, casual restaurantIDR 137,650≈ $7.60
  • CappuccinoIDR 37,350≈ $2.10
  • Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,800≈ $2.90
  • Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,450≈ $1.00
  • Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,350≈ $5.20
  • Public transport ticketIDR 18,150≈ $1.00
  • Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,307,200≈ $72.00

Estimated from Indonesia’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 31% of US levels.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
17:36
Daylight today
12.3 h
Local time in Gombong
Earthquake history

23 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.

Strongest: M6.3 (2001).

Map

How to get to Gombong

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Gombong

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

Hotels in Gombong
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Wildlife around here

The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.

Sightings recorded per month · 250 records within 25 km
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gombong?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Gombong is July–September.

What is the weather like in Gombong in October?

In October, Gombong averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with 287 mm of rain on about 8 days.

What is the rainiest month in Gombong?

January, with rain on about 18 days.

What is the nearest airport to Gombong?

Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), about 68 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 Gombong most crowded?

The busiest months are July–September.

When is Gombong least crowded?

The quietest months are December–March.

When is the best time to visit Gombong without the crowds?

June and October: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.

What time zone is Gombong in?

Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).

What is the population of Gombong?

About 50,950.