Pemalang
Kabupaten Pemalang · Indonesia
Pemalang 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 32°C (90°F); the sea is warmest in May at about 30°C (86°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
The sea is warmest in May, at about 30°C (86°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): January–December.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (90°F).
August is the coldest month, with lows around 22°C (71°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 18 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 9.6 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 77% of places in Indonesia.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 31°
- Humidity
- 69%
- Wind
- 17 km/h S
- Gusts
- 36 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 35%
- Pressure
- 1011 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:18 / 17:35
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Pemalang
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° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° |
| Average low | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 485 | 357 | 281 | 161 | 138 | 94 | 56 | 52 | 50 | 107 | 160 | 275 |
| Rain days | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.6 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| 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 (%) | 87 | 86 | 86 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 81 | 83 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Go score | 66 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 78 | 83 | 93 | 92 | 87 | 79 | 70 | 70 |
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 Pemalang, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: November–May Dry season: June–October (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | 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
- Beach & swimming — Good: sea ≥ 24 °C, highs ≥ 26 °C and at most 6 rain days (or under 40 mm of rain in the month). Fair: sea ≥ 21 °C, highs ≥ 23 °C and at most 10 rain days (or under 80 mm).
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Diving & snorkelling — Good: sea ≥ 25 °C in a dry spell. Fair: ≥ 22 °C, or ≥ 20 °C near known dive sites.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Pemalang: 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.
November–March
- Jan66
- Feb71
- Mar72
- Nov70
- Dec70
An estimate: months with a go score of 60 or more and below-average tourist numbers.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Pemalang: sea water temperature
Wave height: 0.2 m
Swimming seasonJanuary–December
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
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Pemalang: 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: M5.6 (1982).
How to get to Pemalang
Nearest airports
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap92 km
- SRGJenderal Ahmad Yani AirportSemarang110 km
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang135 km
- YIAYogyakarta International AirportYogyakarta135 km
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati137 km
Distances
- Jakarta290 km 5 h 02
- Surabaya374 km 6 h 29 · 1 h 08
- Bekasi274 km 4 h 45
- Bandung196 km 3 h 24
- Medan1,665 km 28 h 51 · 2 h 47
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Hotels in Pemalang
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 Pemalang
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pemalang?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Pemalang is July–August.
What is the weather like in Pemalang in October?
In October, Pemalang averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with 107 mm of rain on about 9 days.
How warm is the sea in Pemalang?
The sea is warmest in May (about 30°C (86°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Pemalang?
January, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Pemalang?
Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG), about 110 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 Pemalang most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Pemalang least crowded?
The quietest months are November–January.
When is the best time to visit Pemalang without the crowds?
May–June and October: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Pemalang in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).
What is the population of Pemalang?
About 184,149.