Bandung
Kota Bandung · Indonesia
Bandung lies in West 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).
August is the coldest month, with lows around 17°C (63°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 19 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 8.3 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 21% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 57%
- Wind
- 5 km/h E
- Gusts
- 20 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 18%
- Pressure
- 1016 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:26 / 17:43
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Bandung
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° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
| Average low | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 258 | 216 | 283 | 273 | 177 | 88 | 64 | 60 | 92 | 179 | 287 | 287 |
| Rain days | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 19 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.3 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 7 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 6.1 | 6.4 |
| 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 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 79 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 81 | 82 |
| Wind (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Go score | 65 | 68 | 65 | 64 | 66 | 74 | 81 | 80 | 74 | 66 | 60 | 62 |
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 Bandung, 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 | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | 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.
Bandung: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Best value months
Good weather, fewer visitors, usually lower prices.
November–January and March–April
- Jan65
- Mar65
- Apr64
- Nov60
- Dec62
An estimate: months with a go score of 60 or more and below-average tourist numbers.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Tangkuban Perahu
mountain in Indonesia
Gunung Malabar
mountain in West Java, Indonesia
Al-Jabbar Mosque
mosque and religious tourismin Indonesia
Sri Baduga Museum
variety of general collections covering local history & ethnography, archaeology, coins, & local fine arts
Grand Mosque of Bandung
mosque in Indonesia
Bandung Geological Museum
museum in West Java, Indonesia
Mount Burangrang
mountain in Indonesia
Situ Lembang
lagoon in Indonesia
Mountain Manglayang
mountain in Indonesia
Bojongmenje
temple structures in Indonesia
Al-Imtizaj Mosque
mosque in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Saguling Reservoir
lagoon in Indonesia
Bandung: 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
51 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.5 (1985).
How to get to Bandung
Nearest airports
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung4 km
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati69 km
- HLPHalim Perdanakusuma International AirportJakarta108 km
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang132 km
- CGKSoekarno-Hatta International AirportJakarta137 km
Distances
- Jakarta115 km 1 h 60
- Surabaya569 km 9 h 52 · 1 h 23
- Bekasi102 km 1 h 47
- Medan1,533 km 26 h 34 · 2 h 37
- Depok105 km 1 h 49
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Hotels in Bandung
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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 Bandung?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Bandung is July–August.
What is the weather like in Bandung in October?
In October, Bandung averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 18°C (65°F), with 179 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Bandung?
December, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Bandung?
Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP), about 108 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 Bandung most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Bandung least crowded?
The quietest months are November–December.
When is the best time to visit Bandung without the crowds?
February, May–June, and September–October: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Bandung in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).
What is the population of Bandung?
About 2,528,163.