Biting
Kabupaten Jember · Indonesia
Biting lies in East Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–September. The warmest month is October, with average highs of 29°C (84°F).
The best months to visit are July–September.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 29°C (84°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 18°C (64°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 20 days.
September is the sunniest month, with about 9.5 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 23% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 30°
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 14 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 35 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 99%
- Pressure
- 1011 hPa
- UV index
- 13 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:01 / 17:18
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Biting
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 | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
| Average low | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 388 | 336 | 336 | 206 | 144 | 64 | 33 | 18 | 49 | 117 | 212 | 319 |
| Rain days | 20 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 16 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 6.8 | 7 | 7.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 8 | 7.1 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Humidity (%) | 81 | 81 | 82 | 79 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 79 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Go score | 64 | 63 | 64 | 75 | 82 | 87 | 94 | 93 | 89 | 86 | 80 | 67 |
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 Biting, 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 | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | 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
- 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.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Gunung Raung
mountain in East Java, Indonesia
Al-Baitul Amien Mosque
mosque in Jember, Indonesia
Bondowoso Railway Museum
rail transport museum and former railway station in Indonesia
Gunung Suket
mountain in Indonesia
Gunung Wates
mountain in Indonesia
Jember Letter museum
Museum in Jember, East Java
Jember Tobacco museum
tobacco museum in Jember, East Java
Duplang site
megalithic cultural heritage
Biting: 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
14 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6 (2018).
How to get to Biting
Nearest airports
- JBBNotohadinegoro AirportJember26 km
- BWXBanyuwangi AirportRogojampi, Banyuwangi59 km
- WADELieutenant Colonel Wisnu AirfieldGerokgak, Buleleng84 km
- MLGAbdul Rachman Saleh AirportMalang127 km
- SUBJuanda International AirportSurabaya141 km
Distances
- Jakarta801 km 13 h 53 · 1 h 41
- Surabaya153 km 2 h 39
- Bekasi785 km 13 h 36 · 1 h 39
- Bandung701 km 12 h 09 · 1 h 33
- Medan2,126 km 36 h 51 · 3 h 23
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Hotels in Biting
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.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Biting?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Biting is July–September.
What is the weather like in Biting in October?
In October, Biting averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with 117 mm of rain on about 4 days.
What is the rainiest month in Biting?
January, with rain on about 20 days.
What is the nearest airport to Biting?
Juanda International Airport (SUB), about 141 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 Biting in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).