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Kabupaten Kudus · Indonesia
Kudus is a regency in Central Java province in Indonesia. Kudus Regency is located between 6° 51’ and 7° 16’ South Latitude and between 110° 36' and 110° 50’ East Longitude. Its capital is the town of Kudus. It covers a land area of 425.15 km2 and is thus the smallest regency on Java Island in area, and it had a population of 777,437 at the 2010 Census and 849,184 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 891,721. It is located northeast of Semarang, the capital of Central Java.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are July–August.
September is the hottest month, with highs around 33°C (92°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 21°C (71°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 19 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 9.7 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 87% of places in Indonesia.
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- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 84%
- Wind
- 7 km/h E
- Gusts
- 15 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 11%
- Pressure
- 1011 hPa
- UV index
- 9
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:14 / 17:29
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Best time to visit Kudus
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 31° |
| Average low | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 509 | 404 | 316 | 182 | 115 | 54 | 33 | 32 | 74 | 118 | 211 | 374 |
| Rain days | 19 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.3 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 9.1 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 8.8 | 7.9 | 6 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 78 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 79 | 84 |
| Wind (km/h) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Go score | 45 | 46 | 45 | 52 | 58 | 61 | 69 | 65 | 60 | 56 | 50 | 45 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
What to do in Kudus, 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 | Poor | 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.
Kudus: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
i Demak Great Mosque
mosque in Indonesia
i Gunung Muria
dormant volcano in Central Java, Indonesia
i Menara Kudus Mosque
mosque in Java, Indonesia
i Kretek Museum
Museum with exhibits on the local history of cigarette making, plus replicas of traditional houses.This museum introduces the history of kretek to the production process of kretek cigarettes, from manual manufacture to the use of modern technology.
i Langgar Bubrah
ancient mosque in Central Java
Kudus: 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
1 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.2 (1979).
How to get to Kudus
Nearest airports
- SRGJenderal Ahmad Yani AirportSemarang55 km
- SOCAdisoemarmo International AirportSurakarta80 km
- JOGAdisutjipto International AirportYogyakarta118 km
- KWBDewadaru AirportKarimunjawa119 km
- YIAYogyakarta International AirportYogyakarta150 km
Distances
- Jakarta446 km 7 h 44 · 1 h 13
- Surabaya217 km 3 h 45
- Bekasi430 km 7 h 27 · 1 h 12
- Bandung357 km 6 h 12 · 1 h 06
- Medan1,778 km 30 h 49 · 2 h 56
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Hotels in Kudus
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Kudus
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 Kudus
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kudus?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Kudus is July–August.
What is the weather like in Kudus in October?
In October, Kudus averages a high of 33°C (91°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with 118 mm of rain on about 7 days.
What is the rainiest month in Kudus?
January, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Kudus?
Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG), about 55 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 Kudus most crowded?
The busiest months are July.
When is Kudus least crowded?
The quietest months are December–March.
When is the best time to visit Kudus without the crowds?
May–June and September–October: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Kudus in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).
What is the population of Kudus?
About 92,156.