Magelang
Kota Magelang · Indonesia
Magelang is one of six cities in Central Java, Indonesia, that are administratively independent of the regencies in which they lie geographically. Each of these cities is governed by a mayor rather than a bupati. Magelang City covers an area of 18.56 km2 and had a population of 118,227 at the 2010 census and 121,526 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 129,043. It is geographically located in the middle of the Magelang Regency, between Mount Merbabu and Mount Sumbing in the south of the province, and lies 43 km north of Yogyakarta, 15 km north of Mungkid and 75 km south of Semarang.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are July–August.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 29°C (85°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 19°C (66°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 19 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 29% of places in Indonesia.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 35°
- Humidity
- 54%
- Wind
- 12 km/h S
- Gusts
- 32 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1012 hPa
- UV index
- 6 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:15 / 17:32
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Magelang
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 | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Average low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 20° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 408 | 361 | 373 | 284 | 181 | 117 | 58 | 54 | 72 | 169 | 279 | 360 |
| Rain days | 19 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 5.9 | 5.3 |
| 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 (%) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 87 | 88 |
| Wind (km/h) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Go score | 57 | 56 | 56 | 62 | 68 | 73 | 84 | 82 | 77 | 69 | 61 | 57 |
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 Magelang, 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 | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | 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.
Magelang: 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
Magelang travel guide
What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Magelang is an administrative and military academy city in the mountains in Central Java province in Indonesia.
By plane or train The nearest airport and train station are in Jogja, away, or in Semarang. By bus From Yogyakarta, you can get to Magelang by bus for about Rp35,000. The trip takes an hour. Buses are also available from Semarang and other major cities in Java like Solo, Surabaya, and Jakarta. Buses stop at .
By taxi The basic price is Rp5,000 and Rp2,500 per km. You can also get around by bus, minibus, horse cart, or by pedicab.
The private collection of modern Indonesian art of Oei Hong Djien. There are two parts to the collection. This museum hosts the changing exhibitions. The permanent collection is housed in a separate building attached to his home, also in Magelang.
A chicken-shaped church with a peculiar history. In response to what he claimed was a divine vision in 1988, Daniel Alamsjah, a devout Christian spent every weekend over nearly a decade overseeing the construction of this multi-dominical bird-shaped prayer house.
Featuring Prince Diponegoro, a national hero.
An educational-cum-recreational park which features rare plants, dinosaur statues, and airplane prototypes. It provides a playground with some facilities. Rafting can be organised (when the nearby Progo River is in full flow).
This Hindu temple is estimated to have been built in the 9th century AD, during the Mataram Kingdom, and is at an altitude of 740 meters above sea level.
Whitewater rafting on the Elo river.
Strolling around the hilly urban forest.
Has an altitude of 1726 masl. It is good for beginner mountaineers.
Bathing in an ancient hot spring pool. It was built in Syailendra/Shailendra dynasty which reigned from 600-900 AD.
Stone carvings Food souvenirs Pick up some getuk (GUH-took) for the folks back home, a sweet delicacy made from cassava and sugar. Steamed, coloured, and topped with grated coconut. Getuk Trio has three differently-coloured layers: yellow, pink, and brown. Also, slondok, is a cracker made from cassava and spices. Mall
Many stalls selling carved stone items, including statues, garden lamps, mortar and pestles.
Fashion, department store, supermarket, food court, and cinema.
If it has been one of those days, and you can't think whether you want to eat rice or noodles, just have both. Nasi Magelangan (NAH-see mah-GUH-lang-an), or rice in the Magelang style, is a mixture of fried rice and fried noodles, for that fried carb on fried carb hit. Widely available across the region, it is also known as nasi ruwet (NAH-see ROO-wuht) or 'complicated rice'.
Local Magelang cuisine, bakso krikil (small gravel-shaped beef ball).
Local Magelang cuisine, bubur blendrang (local chicken porridge)
Local Magelang cuisine, kupat tahu Magelang (tofu with rice cake in peanut sauce)
Local Magelang cuisine, mangut beong (fish in curry soup).
Chinese. Serves pork.
A roadhouse run by the state-owned plantation company whose coffee plantations flank the road at this point. An acceptable place to pull in for a quick break if on a long road trip or if the road is jammed. Bathrooms are kept clean, food is standard plates of rice and chicken etc served quickly and hot.
A well-known beverage from Magelang, with a recipe handed down since the 1960s.
Individual traditional Javanese houses serve as villas in a high-altitude coffee plantation landscape. Volcano views and yoga retreats. Hammam and spa.
In the middle of nowhere apart from a smoky internet cafe nearby, so it is not the most convenient location. However, it is a good option when the closer hotels are booked out, as they frequently are. It is a nice property for the price, and they can organise taxis to Borobudur. 24-hour restaurant service.
A 4-star hotel. They have a pool and spa.
The telephone area code of Magelang is 0293
North Ambarawa and on to Semarang. If going by car, consider going via Salatiga over the shoulder of Mount Merbabu and the mountain village of Kopeng. Not much quicker but more scenic. Temanggung South Yogyakarta. Borobudur — an 8th-century Buddhist stupa and temple complex. One of the world's truly great ancient monuments, the single largest Buddhist structure anywhere on earth. Few who visit fail to be taken by both the scale of place, and the remarkable attention to detail that went into the construction. Set in the heart of the verdant Kedu Plain, the backdrop of mighty active volcanoes only enhances the sense of awe and drama. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. East Head to Solo via the Ketep Pass between Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu, and Boyolali. Mount Merbabu National Park
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Borobudur Temple
Buddhist temple in Java, Indonesia
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Mountain Merbabu
mountain in Central Java, Indonesia
Mountain Sumbing
Volcano in Central Java, Indonesia
Borobudur Temple Compounds
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Central Java, Indonesia
Mountain Telomoyo
mountain in Central Java, Indonesia
Mount Tidar
in Central Java, Indonesia
Samudra Raksa Museum
maritime museum, Archaeology museum in Central Java, Indonesia
Karmawibhangga Museum
archaeology museum in Central Java, Indonesia
Mount Andong
mountain in Central Java, Indonesia
Mount Merbabu National Park
national park in Indonesia
Lake Bleder
lake in Indonesia
Suroloyo Peak
mountain in Java, Indonesia
Magelang: 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
6 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.3 (2006).
How to get to Magelang
Nearest airports
- JOGAdisutjipto International AirportYogyakarta42 km
- YIAYogyakarta International AirportYogyakarta51 km
- SRGJenderal Ahmad Yani AirportSemarang58 km
- SOCAdisoemarmo International AirportSurakarta60 km
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap132 km
Distances
- Jakarta398 km 6 h 54 · 1 h 10
- Surabaya280 km 4 h 52
- Bekasi382 km 6 h 37 · 1 h 08
- Bandung294 km 5 h 06
- Medan1,776 km 30 h 47 · 2 h 56
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Hotels in Magelang
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Magelang?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Magelang is July–August.
What is the weather like in Magelang in October?
In October, Magelang averages a high of 29°C (85°F) and a low of 20°C (69°F), with 169 mm of rain on about 9 days.
What is the rainiest month in Magelang?
January, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Magelang?
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), about 51 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 Magelang most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Magelang least crowded?
The quietest months are December–March.
When is the best time to visit Magelang without the crowds?
June and October: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Magelang in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).
What is the population of Magelang?
About 128,709.