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March · Central Java

Semarang in March

Go score
61 Good
Average high
32°
Sea temperature
29°
Tourist density
Moderate
Quick answers
How warm is it in Semarang in March?
On an average day the thermometer climbs to 32°C (90°F); nights bottom out near 23°C (73°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Semarang in March?
Yes. The sea at Semarang averages 29°C (84°F) in March, comfortable for a long swim. It is usually about 29°C (84°F) at the start of the month and 29°C (85°F) at the end.
Is it too hot in Semarang in March?
For many visitors, yes — about 32°C (90°F) by day and still 23°C (73°F) at night (humidity 86%). Midday heat is best spent indoors or by the water.
March · Go score 61/100

Is March a good time to visit Semarang?

Yes, March is a good time to visit Semarang (go score 61/100), though the weather is even better in July–September.

The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 29°C (84°F)). Tourist crowds: moderate.

Climate

Go score: Good · #10 of 12 months

Tourist densityModerateestimate
Average high32°C (90°F)+1° vs. February
Average low23°C (73°F)
Sea temperature29°C (84°F)very warm
Rain days17 days253 mm
Sunshine per day6.3 h52%
Daylight12.2 h
Humidity86%
Wind9 km/h

Semarang in March: the month in numbers

A typical March day in Semarang peaks at 32°C (90°F); at night the thermometer drops to about 23°C (73°F). That is about as warm as February, and April stays much the same (33°C (91°F)). Wet weather is the rule: 253 mm over 17 days. Average sunshine: 6 h 18 min per day; the day is 12 h 12 min long. Swimming is comfortable in water of about 29°C (84°F), moving from 29°C (84°F) to 29°C (85°F) through the month, and it peaks in May at 30°C (86°F).

Visitor numbers: moderate. Local prices overall: very cheap.

Daylight: 12 h 14 min at the start of the month (05:45–17:59), 12 h 3 min at the end (05:42–17:45). That is 12 min less daylight by the end.

Semarang or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations

How the neighbours compare in March: Mranggen, 11 km away, runs 1 °C (2 °F) cooler; Ungaran, 16 km away, runs 3.5 °C (6 °F) cooler; Demak, 27 km away, runs 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler. Semarang is the warmest of these places.

DestinationDistanceHighLowRain daysSeaGo score
Semarang—32°23°1729°61
Mranggen11 km31°23°1729°67
Ungaran16 km29°21°1729°69
Demak27 km31°23°1729°70

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good time to visit Semarang?

Yes, March is a good time to visit Semarang (go score 61/100), though the weather is even better in July–September. The sea is warm enough for swimming (about 29°C (84°F)). Tourist crowds: moderate.

What is the weather like in Semarang in March?

In March, Semarang averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with 253 mm of rain on about 17 days.

Semarang: sea water temperature

In March: 29°C (84°F) — very warm.

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Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals