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Kabupaten Semarang · Indonesia
Ungaran is a town and adjacent areas in Central Java Province of Indonesia. The town serves as the administrative centre of the Semarang Regency in that province. Ungaran is located at -7° 8' 17", 110° 24' 18" at an elevation of 319 metres. It encompasses two districts (kecamatan) within the Regency - Ungaran Barat covering 35.96 km2 with a population of 83,212 in 2025, and Ungaran Timur covering 37.99 km2 with a population of 84,554 in 2025.
Read moreThe best months to visit are July–September.
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 30°C (86°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 20°C (67°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 19 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 9.2 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 43% of places in Indonesia.
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- Feels like
- 27°
- Humidity
- 76%
- Wind
- 4 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 6 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 13%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 9
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:16 / 17:31
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Ungaran
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
| Average low | 21° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 405 | 345 | 355 | 272 | 191 | 90 | 65 | 46 | 78 | 152 | 247 | 329 |
| Rain days | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.1 | 5.5 | 6 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 7.5 | 5.9 |
| 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 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 78 | 82 | 85 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Go score | 65 | 67 | 69 | 78 | 86 | 89 | 98 | 98 | 96 | 90 | 76 | 67 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
What to do in Ungaran, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | 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 few rain days. Fair: sea ≥ 21 °C and highs ≥ 23 °C.
- 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.
Ungaran: 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
- Jan65
- Feb67
- Mar69
- Dec67
An estimate: months with a go score of 60 or more and below-average tourist numbers.
Ungaran: sea water temperature
January–December
Average sea temperature by month
Ungaran travel guide
What to see, do, eat and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Ungaran is a town in Central Java. It is the capital of Semarang Regency.
Ungaran is a small town immediately south of Semarang, essentially an outer suburb. It is easily reached by public transport or taxi. It is at a higher altitude on the slopes of Mount Ungaran. If you are in Semarang for a few days and need to get out of town, there are a couple of places to consider visiting.
By bus The corridor 2 of Trans Semarang bus connects Terboyo in Semarang and in Ungaran. By car Ungaran is 25 km from Semarang. These are two alternatives, you may use Route 20 National Road or use Route 6 Trans-Java Toll Road (Semarang-Solo) and exit through Ungaran toll gate. By taxi Semarang taxis consider Ungaran to be within the city limits, so are happy to travel there. If traffic isn't too heavy, the journey will not be much more than 30 minutes.
By bus There is a medium TransJateng bus that connects the main road of Ungaran with bus stops. By ojek Using ojek (motorcycle taxi) is more flexible to go to tourists or public objects. By ride-hailing app There are some online ride-hailing apps such as Gojek, and Grab. You may choose to go by motorcycle or car. On foot Some downtown streets are walking-friendly for pedestrians. Beware of walking along the street without a sidewalk.
A complex of Hindu temples. Surrounding the temple, there is a waterfall called Curug Grenjeng-Ngempon and also hot spring baths.
Monumental Dutch colonial-era fortress from the 18th century.
A couple of 2-3 hour hikes to waterfalls are possible on the slopes of Mount Ungaran close to the town.
Public swimming pool with refreshing water from Mt. Ungaran.
Learning Javanese art and culture.
Do camping and jungle tracking.
Food souvenirs
Tahu bakso is tofu with beef or fish dough inside. It is specialty of Ungaran, Semarang Regency.
under Rp50,000 Rp50,000-150,000 over Rp150,000 Budget Indonesian Western Bakery Mid-range Indonesian
Serve mie ayam (chicken noodles soup) and bakso (meatball soup). Also, they have lemonade and iced tea for drink.
Soto gudangan or abbreviated as Sogud is Ungaran type of soto (traditional Indonesian soup). It is a beef soup rice with veggies and grated coconut.
Serve chicken and beef steak.
There are various breads and cakes. Also, they have some traditional Javanese snacks.
An Ungaran delicacy of beef satay.
Coffee shops
Serve arabica and robusta coffee. Also, they have hot ginger drinks, tea, and hot chocolate.
Serving various coffee drinks and snacks.
A 3-star hotel.
A collection of traditional Javanese houses, each set up as a villa with a swimming pool.
The telephone area code of Ungaran is 024.
Try checking out the other nearby hill towns of Bandungan, Kopeng, Ambarawa and Salatiga, or keep moving further south to the attractions of Yogyakarta or Surakarta, or the Dieng Plateau to the southwest.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Ungaran: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 127 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Indonesian Rupiah
IDR · Rp
1 USD ≈ 17,944.5 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 136,400≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,000≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,300≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,250≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 93,500≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,000≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,295,450≈ $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
3 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.3 (2006).
How to get to Ungaran
Nearest airports
- SRGJenderal Ahmad Yani AirportSemarang19 km
- SOCAdisoemarmo International AirportSurakarta57 km
- JOGAdisutjipto International AirportYogyakarta72 km
- YIAYogyakarta International AirportYogyakarta93 km
- KWBDewadaru AirportKarimunjawa149 km
Distances
- Jakarta406 km 7 h 03 · 1 h 10
- Surabaya259 km 4 h 29
- Bekasi390 km 6 h 46 · 1 h 09
- Bandung310 km 5 h 22
- Medan1,766 km 30 h 37 · 2 h 55
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Hotels in Ungaran
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
Climate in Ungaran
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ungaran?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Ungaran is July–September.
What is the weather like in Ungaran in October?
In October, Ungaran averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with 152 mm of rain on about 8 days.
How warm is the sea in Ungaran?
The sea is warmest in May (about 30°C (86°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Ungaran?
January, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Ungaran?
Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG), about 19 km away.
What power plugs are used in Indonesia?
Plug types C, F, 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 Ungaran most crowded?
The busiest months are July–September.
When is Ungaran least crowded?
The quietest months are December–February.
When is the best time to visit Ungaran without the crowds?
May: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Ungaran in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).
What is the population of Ungaran?
About 171,378.