Kidal
Kabupaten Malang · Indonesia
Kidal 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 28°C (83°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 28°C (83°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 17°C (63°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 19 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 9.5 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 18% of places in Indonesia.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 25°
- Humidity
- 92%
- Wind
- 3 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 14 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- Pressure
- 1016 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:05 / 17:23
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Kidal
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° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Average low | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 19° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 356 | 317 | 322 | 209 | 164 | 87 | 68 | 38 | 77 | 151 | 258 | 360 |
| Rain days | 19 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 7 | 7 | 7.2 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 8.3 | 7.4 |
| 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 (%) | 81 | 82 | 82 | 79 | 80 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 74 | 79 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Go score | 63 | 62 | 66 | 78 | 85 | 91 | 98 | 96 | 92 | 89 | 83 | 70 |
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 Kidal, 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 | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | 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.
Ranu Kumbolo
crater lake in East Java, Indonesia
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
Museum Brawijaya Malang
military museum in Malang, Indonesia
Carriage of death
Museum Musik Indonesia
Indonesian Music Museum in Malang, Indonesia
Indonesian Mental Health Museum
mental health museum in Malang, Indonesia
Singhasari Museum
museum in Indonesia
Zoology Museum of Frater Vianney
museum in Malang, Indonesia
Kidal: 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
27 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.6 (1998).
How to get to Kidal
Nearest airports
- MLGAbdul Rachman Saleh AirportMalang10 km
- SUBJuanda International AirportSurabaya72 km
- DHXDhoho International AirportKediri89 km
- JBBNotohadinegoro AirportJember111 km
Distances
- Jakarta677 km 11 h 45 · 1 h 31
- Surabaya86 km 1 h 30
- Bekasi662 km 11 h 28 · 1 h 30
- Bandung576 km 9 h 59 · 1 h 23
- Medan2,023 km 35 h 04 · 3 h 15
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Hotels in Kidal
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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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 Kidal?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Kidal is July–August.
What is the weather like in Kidal in October?
In October, Kidal averages a high of 28°C (83°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F), with 151 mm of rain on about 4 days.
What is the rainiest month in Kidal?
January, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Kidal?
Juanda International Airport (SUB), about 72 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 Kidal in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).