Penanggal
Kabupaten Lumajang · Indonesia
Penanggal lies in East Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–October. The warmest month is February, with average highs of 28°C (82°F); the sea is warmest in March at about 29°C (84°F).
The best months to visit are July–October.
The sea is warmest in March, at about 29°C (84°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): January–December.
February is the hottest month, with highs around 28°C (82°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 9.6 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 10% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 25°
- Humidity
- 94%
- Wind
- 1 km/h W
- Gusts
- 2 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:00 / 17:22
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Penanggal
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 | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Average low | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 19° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 360 | 334 | 342 | 261 | 229 | 172 | 155 | 144 | 153 | 248 | 279 | 351 |
| Rain days | 19 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 15 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 8.3 | 7.4 |
| 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 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 79 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Go score | 69 | 70 | 73 | 84 | 90 | 93 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 92 | 75 |
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 Penanggal, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Good | Good | Good | 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
- Beach & swimming — Good: sea ≥ 24 °C, highs ≥ 26 °C and at most 6 rain days (or under 40 mm of rain in the month). Fair: sea ≥ 21 °C, highs ≥ 23 °C and at most 10 rain days (or under 80 mm).
- 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.
- Diving & snorkelling — Good: sea ≥ 25 °C in a dry spell. Fair: ≥ 22 °C, or ≥ 20 °C near known dive sites.
- 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
Penanggal: sea water temperature
Wave height: 1.8 m
Swimming seasonJanuary–December
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Mount Bromo
Active volcano in East Java, Indonesia
Ranu Kumbolo
crater lake in East Java, Indonesia
Ranu Pani
lake in Indonesia
Ranu Tompe
lake in East Java, Indonesia
Tumpak Sewu Waterfalls
tiered waterfall in Indonesia
Gunung Berungkal
mountain in Indonesia
Kapas Biru Waterfall
waterfall in Indonesia
Tetes Cave
Penanggal: 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 ≈ 18,162.6 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 138,050≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,450≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,950≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,500≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,650≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,200≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,311,150≈ $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
29 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.6 (1998).
How to get to Penanggal
Nearest airports
- MLGAbdul Rachman Saleh AirportMalang43 km
- JBBNotohadinegoro AirportJember72 km
- SUBJuanda International AirportSurabaya89 km
- DHXDhoho International AirportKediri128 km
- BWXBanyuwangi AirportRogojampi, Banyuwangi144 km
Distances
- Jakarta717 km 12 h 25 · 1 h 34
- Surabaya104 km 1 h 49
- Bekasi701 km 12 h 09 · 1 h 33
- Bandung614 km 10 h 39 · 1 h 26
- Medan2,060 km 35 h 42 · 3 h 17
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Hotels in Penanggal
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Penanggal?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Penanggal is July–October.
What is the weather like in Penanggal in October?
In October, Penanggal averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F), with 248 mm of rain on about 4 days.
How warm is the sea in Penanggal?
The sea is warmest in March (about 29°C (84°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Penanggal?
January, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Penanggal?
Juanda International Airport (SUB), about 89 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 Penanggal in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).