Began
Kabupaten Lamongan · Indonesia
Began lies in East Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is October, with average highs of 33°C (91°F); the sea is warmest in November at about 30°C (86°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
The sea is warmest in November, at about 30°C (86°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): January–December.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 33°C (91°F).
August is the coldest month, with lows around 22°C (72°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 18 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 10.8 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 81% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 74%
- Wind
- 11 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 25 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1010 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:04 / 17:23
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Began
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 | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 31° |
| Average low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 271 | 241 | 247 | 166 | 95 | 52 | 20 | 7 | 24 | 52 | 124 | 216 |
| Rain days | 18 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 6.5 | 6.7 | 7 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 10.1 | 10.8 | 10.4 | 9.9 | 8.4 | 7 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 80 | 79 | 76 | 73 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 73 | 80 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Go score | 69 | 70 | 73 | 84 | 89 | 92 | 100 | 96 | 90 | 87 | 85 | 75 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Began, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: November–April Dry season: May–October (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | 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 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.
Rainy season in Indonesia: October–May · Wettest month: January Month by month
Began: sea water temperature
January–December
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Began: 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 ≈ 18,162.6 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 138,050≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,450≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,950≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,500≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,650≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,200≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,311,150≈ $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
6 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.6 (1978).
How to get to Began
Nearest airports
- SUBJuanda International AirportSurabaya46 km
- DHXDhoho International AirportKediri94 km
- MLGAbdul Rachman Saleh AirportMalang96 km
Distances
- Jakarta630 km 10 h 55 · 1 h 27
- Surabaya34 km 36 min
- Bekasi614 km 10 h 39 · 1 h 26
- Bandung538 km 9 h 20 · 1 h 20
- Medan1,939 km 33 h 37 · 3 h 08
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Hotels in Began
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Began?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Began is July–August.
What is the weather like in Began in October?
In October, Began averages a high of 33°C (91°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with 52 mm of rain on about 3 days.
How warm is the sea in Began?
The sea is warmest in November (about 30°C (86°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Began?
January, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Began?
Juanda International Airport (SUB), about 46 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 Began in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).