Salatiga
Kota Salatiga · Indonesia
Salatiga 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 29°C (84°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 29°C (84°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 18°C (65°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 20 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 8 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 22% of places in Indonesia.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 67%
- Wind
- 1 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 6 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Pressure
- 1011 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:15 / 17:31
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Salatiga
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 | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Average low | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 335 | 306 | 339 | 261 | 190 | 93 | 57 | 40 | 70 | 147 | 234 | 291 |
| Rain days | 20 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7 | 7.8 | 8 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 6.4 | 5.4 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 85 | 87 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Go score | 64 | 61 | 61 | 68 | 73 | 78 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 73 | 66 | 63 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Updated: About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Salatiga, 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 | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | 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
- 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.
Salatiga: 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.
December–March
- Jan64
- Feb61
- Mar61
- Dec63
An estimate: months with a go score of 60 or more and below-average tourist numbers.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
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Mountain Merbabu
mountain in Central Java, Indonesia
Mountain Telomoyo
mountain in Central Java, Indonesia
Mountain Ungaran
mountain in Central Java, Indonesia
Gedong Songo
Hindu temple in Indonesia
Ambarawa Railway Museum
Railway museum in Semarang Regency, Indonesia
Rawa Pening Lake
lake in Central Java, Indonesia
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Plumpungan Inscription
stone monolith carving near Salatiga, Indonesia
Mount Merbabu National Park
national park in Indonesia
Lake Bleder
lake in Indonesia
Salatiga Kelenteng Mosque
Salatiga: 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
5 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.3 (2006).
How to get to Salatiga
Nearest airports
- SOCAdisoemarmo International AirportSurakarta36 km
- SRGJenderal Ahmad Yani AirportSemarang42 km
- JOGAdisutjipto International AirportYogyakarta51 km
- YIAYogyakarta International AirportYogyakarta80 km
Distances
- Jakarta421 km 7 h 18 · 1 h 11
- Surabaya249 km 4 h 19
- Bekasi406 km 7 h 02 · 1 h 10
- Bandung322 km 5 h 35
- Medan1,788 km 30 h 59 · 2 h 57
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Hotels in Salatiga
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 Salatiga
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salatiga?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Salatiga is July–August.
What is the weather like in Salatiga in October?
In October, Salatiga averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with 147 mm of rain on about 9 days.
What is the rainiest month in Salatiga?
January, with rain on about 20 days.
What is the nearest airport to Salatiga?
Adisoemarmo International Airport (SOC), about 36 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 Salatiga most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Salatiga least crowded?
The quietest months are December–March.
When is the best time to visit Salatiga without the crowds?
May–June and October: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Salatiga in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).
What is the population of Salatiga?
About 198,971.