Petong
Kabupaten Sumenep · Indonesia
Petong lies in East Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July. The warmest month is October, with average highs of 33°C (91°F); the sea is warmest in November at about 30°C (85°F).
The best months to visit are July.
The sea is warmest in November, at about 30°C (85°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): January–December.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 33°C (91°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 22°C (71°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 19 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 10.5 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 82% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 38°
- Humidity
- 41%
- Wind
- 17 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 39 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 13%
- Pressure
- 1011 hPa
- UV index
- 5 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:00 / 17:17
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Petong
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 | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 30° |
| Average low | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 276 | 218 | 209 | 164 | 129 | 87 | 32 | 14 | 16 | 37 | 123 | 235 |
| Rain days | 19 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.5 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 9.8 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.3 | 7.7 | 5.8 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 84 | 85 | 86 | 83 | 81 | 79 | 76 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 79 | 84 |
| Wind (km/h) | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Go score | 66 | 69 | 72 | 85 | 91 | 94 | 100 | 94 | 89 | 88 | 86 | 71 |
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 Petong, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: November–May Dry season: June–October (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | 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
- 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.
- 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.
Petong: sea water temperature
Wave height: 0.3 m
Swimming seasonJanuary–December
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Petong: 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 ≈ 17,985.3 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 136,700≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,100≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,450≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,300≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 93,700≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,000≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,298,350≈ $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
8 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6 (2025).
How to get to Petong
Nearest airports
- SUBJuanda International AirportSurabaya144 km
- WADELieutenant Colonel Wisnu AirfieldGerokgak, Buleleng145 km
- JBBNotohadinegoro AirportJember146 km
Distances
- Jakarta798 km 13 h 49 · 1 h 40
- Surabaya144 km 2 h 30
- Bekasi781 km 13 h 33 · 1 h 39
- Bandung708 km 12 h 17 · 1 h 33
- Medan2,070 km 35 h 53 · 3 h 18
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Hotels in Petong
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 Petong?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Petong is July.
What is the weather like in Petong in October?
In October, Petong averages a high of 33°C (91°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with 37 mm of rain on about 3 days.
How warm is the sea in Petong?
The sea is warmest in November (about 30°C (85°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Petong?
January, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Petong?
Juanda International Airport (SUB), about 144 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 Petong in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).