Gelang
Kabupaten Jember · Indonesia
Gelang 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 30°C (86°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 30°C (86°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 20°C (68°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 18 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 10.2 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 39% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 95%
- Wind
- 5 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 12 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 04:59 / 17:20
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Gelang
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° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° |
| Average low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 22° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 332 | 289 | 305 | 190 | 131 | 87 | 50 | 33 | 51 | 127 | 231 | 330 |
| Rain days | 18 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 9 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 8.7 | 7.6 |
| 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 | 82 | 82 | 79 | 80 | 78 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 75 | 79 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Go score | 53 | 52 | 55 | 68 | 75 | 80 | 89 | 86 | 82 | 80 | 76 | 61 |
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 Gelang, 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 |
| 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
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- 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
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Gelang: 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 ≈ 18,107.8 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 137,650≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,350≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,800≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,450≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,350≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,150≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,307,200≈ $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
17 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.7 (2013).
How to get to Gelang
Nearest airports
- JBBNotohadinegoro AirportJember36 km
- MLGAbdul Rachman Saleh AirportMalang78 km
- SUBJuanda International AirportSurabaya104 km
- BWXBanyuwangi AirportRogojampi, Banyuwangi106 km
- WADELieutenant Colonel Wisnu AirfieldGerokgak, Buleleng133 km
Distances
- Jakarta753 km 13 h 04 · 1 h 37
- Surabaya118 km 2 h 03
- Bekasi737 km 12 h 47 · 1 h 36
- Bandung653 km 11 h 19 · 1 h 29
- Medan2,088 km 36 h 11 · 3 h 20
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Hotels in Gelang
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gelang?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Gelang is July–August.
What is the weather like in Gelang in October?
In October, Gelang averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 22°C (71°F), with 127 mm of rain on about 3 days.
What is the rainiest month in Gelang?
January, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Gelang?
Juanda International Airport (SUB), about 104 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 Gelang in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).