Surakarta in August
- How warm is it in Surakarta in August?
- On an average day the thermometer climbs to 32°C (90°F); nights bottom out near 21°C (70°F).
- Is it too hot in Surakarta in August?
- For many visitors, yes — about 32°C (90°F) by day and still 21°C (70°F) at night (humidity 76%). Midday heat is best spent indoors or by the water.
Is August a good time to visit Surakarta?
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Surakarta (go score 68/100).
Tourist crowds: busy.
Go score: Good · #2 of 12 months
Surakarta in August: the month in numbers
A typical August day in Surakarta peaks at 32°C (90°F); at night the thermometer drops to about 21°C (70°F). That is about as warm as July, and September stays much the same (33°C (91°F)). Showers are possible on 3 days, adding up to about 39 mm. Average sunshine: 8 h 36 min per day; the day is 11 h 54 min long.
Visitor numbers: busy. Local prices overall: very cheap.
Sunrise moves from 05:50 to 05:40 over the month and sunset from 17:37 to 17:37, so daylight goes from 11 h 47 min to 11 h 57 min. Days get 10 min longer.
Surakarta or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations
Against Surakarta: Klaten, 30 km away, runs 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler; Salatiga, 45 km away, runs 4 °C (7 °F) cooler; Depok, 50 km away, runs 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler. Surakarta is the warmest of these places.
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good time to visit Surakarta?
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Surakarta (go score 68/100). Tourist crowds: busy.
What is the weather like in Surakarta in August?
In August, Surakarta averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with 39 mm of rain on about 3 days.
Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals