Coastal town · Central Java

Pengkol

Kabupaten Rembang · Indonesia

Now
27°
Sea temperature
31°
Local time
09:22 PM
Population
—
Elevation
22 m
Best time to go
Jul–Aug
Go score 90/100
Sea temperature
30°
November
Main airport
SRG
105 km
Time zone
UTC+7
Asia/Jakarta
At a glance

Pengkol lies in Central Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is September, with average highs of 34°C (92°F); the sea is warmest in November at about 30°C (85°F).

The best months to visit are July–August.

The sea is warmest in November, at about 30°C (85°F).

Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): January–December.

September is the hottest month, with highs around 34°C (92°F).

July is the coldest month, with lows around 22°C (71°F).

The wettest month is January, with rain on about 19 days.

August is the sunniest month, with about 10 hours of sunshine a day.

Weather

16-day forecast

Pengkol weather forecast
27°
Overcast
Feels like
32°
Humidity
82%
Wind
2 km/h S
Gusts
7 km/h
Cloud cover
99%
Pressure
1012 hPa
UV index
9 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
05:12 / 17:28

Next 48 hours

27° 21 26° 00 24° 03 26° 06 31° 09 33° 12 32° 15 29° 18 27° 21 26° 00 24° 03 26° 06 32° 09 33° 12 42% 32° 15 31% 29° 18
Today
Oct 18
Overcast
33°24°
22% 0.6 mm 18 E
Tomorrow
Oct 19
Partly cloudy
33°24°
8% 19 E
Tue
Oct 20
Light drizzle
34°24°
55% 0.5 mm 15 N
Wed
Oct 21
Heavy showers
34°24°
71% 8.8 mm 14 SE
Thu
Oct 22
Light drizzle
33°24°
78% 5.2 mm 14 SE
Fri
Oct 23
Light drizzle
34°24°
65% 1.2 mm 13 S
Sat
Oct 24
Light drizzle
33°24°
55% 1.9 mm 10 S
Sun
Oct 25
Light drizzle
32°25°
46% 1.6 mm 16 SE
Mon
Oct 26
Light drizzle
34°25°
29% 19 E
Tue
Oct 27
Light drizzle
33°25°
32% 2.4 mm 17 NE
Wed
Oct 28
Light drizzle
32°25°
31% 2.2 mm 15 E
Thu
Oct 29
Light drizzle
32°25°
51% 2.8 mm 17 E
Fri
Oct 30
Light drizzle
33°25°
60% 2.6 mm 17 E
Sat
Oct 31
Light drizzle
32°25°
56% 5.2 mm 16 E
Sun
Nov 1
Light drizzle
32°26°
49% 2.4 mm 10 SE
Mon
Nov 2
Light drizzle
33°27°
48% 1.7 mm 28 E
European AQI68Poor
PM2.534.7
PM1041.4
NO₂1.8
O₃136
Pollen

Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.

Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Pengkol

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

Best time to goJuly–August
15°21°28°34°40° 0150300 mm Jan · 286 mmFeb · 220 mmMar · 204 mmApr · 135 mmMay · 107 mmJun · 75 mmJul · 39 mmAug · 28 mmSep · 46 mmOct · 85 mmNov · 155 mmDec · 243 mm 30°30°31°31°32°32°32°33°34°33°32°31° 23°23°23°23°23°22°22°22°23°23°23°23° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Sea temperature Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high30°30°31°31°32°32°32°33°34°33°32°31°
Average low23°23°23°23°23°22°22°22°23°23°23°23°
Sea temperature29°29°29°30°30°29°29°28°29°29°30°30°
Rainfall (mm)2862202041351077539284685155243
Rain days191716129743471217
Sunshine per day (h)5.55.86.37.78.18.19.2109.79.18.16.2
Daylight (h)12.512.312.21211.811.711.811.912.112.312.412.5
Humidity (%)858585838180777372737783
Wind (km/h)1211108911131414121110
Go score666871788284908682787470

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

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Updated: About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Pengkol, 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)

What to do in Pengkol, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beach & swimming PoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairGoodGoodGoodFairPoorPoor
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairPoorPoorFairPoor
Diving & snorkelling PoorPoorPoorFairGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodFairPoor
Photography & sunsets FairFairFairFairFairGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodFairFair

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.
Sea

Pengkol: sea water temperature

Water temperature details
Water temperature today
31°C (88°F)
How it feels: very warm

Wave height: 0.4 m

Swimming season

January–December

Sun31°
Mon31°
Tue31°
Wed31°
Thu31°
Fri31°
Sat31°

Average sea temperature by month

29° Jan 29° Feb 29° Mar 30° Apr 30° May 29° Jun 29° Jul 28° Aug 29° Sep 29° Oct 30° Nov 30° Dec

About this data: Sea temperature

Nearby beaches & coastal towns

Landmarks nearby

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

Things to do in Pengkol
Practical

Pengkol: 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 ≈ 18,031 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 137,050≈ $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.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
05:12
Sunset
17:28
Daylight today
12.3 h
Local time in Pengkol
Earthquake history

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

Strongest: M6.1 (2019).

Map

How to get to Pengkol

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Pengkol

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.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pengkol?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Pengkol is July–August.

What is the weather like in Pengkol in October?

In October, Pengkol averages a high of 33°C (92°F) and a low of 23°C (74°F), with 85 mm of rain on about 7 days.

How warm is the sea in Pengkol?

The sea is warmest in November (about 30°C (85°F)). Swimming season: January–December.

What is the rainiest month in Pengkol?

January, with rain on about 19 days.

What is the nearest airport to Pengkol?

Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG), about 105 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.

What time zone is Pengkol in?

Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).