Jember
Kabupaten Jember · Indonesia
Jember is a town in East Java.
The best months to visit are July–August.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 31°C (88°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 20°C (68°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 18 days.
September is the sunniest month, with about 10.3 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 58% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 98%
- Wind
- 1 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 4 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 97%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:01 / 17:19
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Jember
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° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Average low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 22° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 353 | 298 | 278 | 162 | 130 | 63 | 45 | 20 | 53 | 109 | 209 | 303 |
| Rain days | 18 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 15 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 9 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 8.7 | 7.7 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Humidity (%) | 81 | 82 | 82 | 79 | 80 | 78 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 75 | 79 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Go score | 50 | 49 | 52 | 64 | 72 | 78 | 85 | 82 | 77 | 75 | 70 | 55 |
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 Jember, 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.
Jember: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Jember travel guide
What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Jember is a town in East Java.
This is East Java's third largest city after Surabaya and Malang. It has decent facilities for visitors and makes a good base for exploring the southern part of the East Java region. Reaching the remote Sukamade turtle conservation area is often tackled from here. Jember is a big commercial centre and is almost invariably congested and crowded. Tourism Information Offices Jember Tourism Office, Jl Gajah Mada No 325, Jember. Tel +62 331 425471. Meru Betiri National Park Office: Jl Sriwijaya 53, Jember 68121, East Java, Tel/Fax: +62 331 321530, E-mail: [email protected]. Excellent first stop for information about visiting the turtle conservation facility at Sukamade and other parts of the national park.
By plane By train Jember is on the main East Java line and there are many services linking it with other cities in the region and in Central Java. Longer distance rail access from Jakarta involves a change in Jogjakarta or Surabaya. Check the PT Kereta Api (Persero) website for detailed schedules. The name of the station is Stasiun Jember (Jember Station). It takes 4 hours to travel from Surabaya. By bus The main long distance bus terminal is called and is about 5 km west of the city centre. This is served by buses from Banyuwangi (about 2 hours), Surabaya (about 5 hours), Malang (about 5 hours), and many other smaller towns in East Java.
After shutting down in 2022, no commercial flights are available as of June 2025. However, Jember's regional government is working on restarting flights again by the end of 2025.
The main taxi company in Jember is called Argo and they have a telephone booking service: +62 331 424242. Local buses and bemos are everywhere. All of the local hotels will offer tours or help you with booking independent transport for seeing the key local sights (almost all of which are very rural and involve a lot of travelling).
A tobacco museum.
A letter or font museum.
Events
A spectacular event fashion carnival on the street. Usually taking place in August or September yearly, it lasts 3 days, with the peak on Sunday. Followed by around 600 participants witnessed by hundreds of thousands of spectators, it has been recorded in the MURI (Indonesia Museum Record) as a demonstration with the…
Once you visit Jember, something that you cannot miss is buying gifts. There are various gifts from Jember. One of them is a traditional food made from fermented tapioca called Tape. It has a sweet and sour flavor and often gives a warm feel to your body. The other thing is Suwar Suwir. It is basically also made from fermented tapioca, but slightly modified to other shapes and can be grouped as sweets. It has a sweet flavor as well. A lot of shops sell that food. One popular shop is "Primadona", next to Pasar Tanjung. Here, you can also find Brownies Tape. It is brownies cake as you usually know, with the flavor of tape. You can also go to Hardys supermarket, located in Jl. Raya Sultan Agung or Matahari Department store.
As always in Indonesian cities, there are an enormous number of street vendors and simple restaurants to choose from. Following the local crowds is always the best advice.
In Jember, gudeg is mixed with pecel, the combination is called gudeg pecel.
The best Chinese restaurant in Jember. Brash, bright and noisy as you would expect but excellent food.
Serves mie ayam (chicken noodle).
Javanese food.
Bread, cakes, and coffee.
Try a local drink named wedang cor, a mixture of tape ketan (fermented sticky rice), water, condensed milk, and ginger.
Most of the hotels in Jember city are aimed at local business travellers. This tends to mean that they are efficient and clean but not the most interesting of places. The more rural options may appeal more to overseas visitors.
A business hotel with a convenient city location and large swimming pool. 55 rooms.
Probably the best hotel in the city centre with a wide range of options from fairly cheap standard rooms up to luxury suites. Decent restaurant, fitness centre and .. errr.. VIP karaoke rooms.
A great hotel up on a large hill in central Jember with a good view. The hotel is constantly being maintained. The rooms are very clean and well maintained. The staff are very friendly and the coffee shop is open 24 hr with a full menu. Easy to get to on local Bus letter G.
The telephone area code for Jember is 0331 and 0336.
Banyuwangi for ferries to Bali. Amazing volcanoes and scenery at the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park via Probolinggo. Jogjakarta and the wonders of Borobudur and Prambanan. Go to Meru Betiri National Park to visit the Sukamade turtle conservation facility. Yang Highland Wildlife Sanctuary
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Jember: 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
18 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.7 (2016).
How to get to Jember
Nearest airports
- JBBNotohadinegoro AirportJember8 km
- BWXBanyuwangi AirportRogojampi, Banyuwangi72 km
- WADELieutenant Colonel Wisnu AirfieldGerokgak, Buleleng101 km
- MLGAbdul Rachman Saleh AirportMalang112 km
- SUBJuanda International AirportSurabaya134 km
Distances
- Jakarta787 km 13 h 38 · 1 h 40
- Surabaya146 km 2 h 32
- Bekasi771 km 13 h 22 · 1 h 38
- Bandung686 km 11 h 53 · 1 h 32
- Medan2,119 km 36 h 43 · 3 h 22
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Hotels in Jember
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 Jember?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Jember is July–August.
What is the weather like in Jember in October?
In October, Jember averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with 109 mm of rain on about 2 days.
What is the rainiest month in Jember?
January, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Jember?
Juanda International Airport (SUB), about 134 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.
When is Jember most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Jember least crowded?
The quietest months are January–March.
When is the best time to visit Jember without the crowds?
May and November: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Jember in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).
What is the population of Jember?
About 298,585.