Golek
Kabupaten Malang · Indonesia
Golek 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 29°C (84°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
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 18 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 9.8 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 24% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 100%
- Wind
- 3 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 14 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1017 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:02 / 17:25
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Golek
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° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Average low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 347 | 299 | 306 | 197 | 155 | 76 | 51 | 23 | 56 | 130 | 235 | 337 |
| Rain days | 18 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 7.7 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Humidity (%) | 82 | 83 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 74 | 79 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Go score | 60 | 58 | 64 | 76 | 82 | 87 | 96 | 92 | 88 | 85 | 81 | 67 |
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 Golek, 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 | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | 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.
- 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.
Rainy season in Indonesia: October–May · Wettest month: January Month by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Badut
Hindu temple in Indonesia
Great Mosque of Malang
mosque in Indonesia
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Candi Jago
Hindu temple in East Java (13th century)
Malang Plain
Group of volcanic landforms in East Java
Candi Sumberawan
Buddhist stupa near Malang, East Java, Indonesia
Gunung Srandil
mountain in Indonesia
Museum Angkut
transportation museum in East Java
Panderman Mountain
mountain in Indonesia
Museum Brawijaya Malang
military museum in Malang, Indonesia
Carriage of death
Coban Rondo Waterfall
Museum Musik Indonesia
Indonesian Music Museum in Malang, Indonesia
Golek: 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 ≈ 18,143 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 137,900≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,400≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,900≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,450≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,550≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,200≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,309,750≈ $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
31 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.6 (1998).
How to get to Golek
Nearest airports
- MLGAbdul Rachman Saleh AirportMalang19 km
- SUBJuanda International AirportSurabaya78 km
- DHXDhoho International AirportKediri81 km
- JBBNotohadinegoro AirportJember121 km
Distances
- Jakarta669 km 11 h 35 · 1 h 30
- Surabaya92 km 1 h 36
- Bekasi653 km 11 h 19 · 1 h 29
- Bandung566 km 9 h 49 · 1 h 23
- Medan2,017 km 34 h 58 · 3 h 14
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Hotels in Golek
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 Golek?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Golek is July–August.
What is the weather like in Golek in October?
In October, Golek averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with 130 mm of rain on about 3 days.
What is the rainiest month in Golek?
January, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Golek?
Juanda International Airport (SUB), about 78 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 Golek in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).