Surabaya
Kabupaten Garut · Indonesia
Surabaya 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).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 18°C (65°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 19 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 7.8 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 24% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 100%
- Wind
- 4 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 10 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- Pressure
- 1018 hPa
- UV index
- 1 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:21 / 17:41
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Surabaya
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° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
| Average low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 363 | 313 | 387 | 308 | 218 | 99 | 62 | 45 | 56 | 147 | 283 | 375 |
| Rain days | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 19 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.7 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7 | 6.6 | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 81 | 80 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 82 | 83 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Go score | 66 | 67 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 74 | 82 | 79 | 72 | 64 | 59 | 61 |
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 Surabaya, 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.
Rainy season in Indonesia: October–May · Wettest month: January Month by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Gunung Guntur
mountain in West Java, Indonesia
Mountain Telagabodas
stratovolcano in West Java, Indonesia
Great Mosque of Garut
mosque in Indonesia
Karaha Crater
mountain in West Java, Indonesia
Bagendit Lake
lagoon in Indonesia
Sumedang Larang Palace
temple in Indonesia
Mountain Kerenceng
mountain in Indonesia
Mountain Kaledong
mountain in Indonesia
Mountain Cakrabuana
mountain in Indonesia
Situ Cangkuang
lagoon in Indonesia
Mountain Calancang
mountain in Indonesia
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Saint Mary Church, Garut
church in West Java
Surabaya: 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 ≈ 18,176.4 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 138,150≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,500≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 53,000≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,500≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,700≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,200≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,312,150≈ $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
45 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.5 (2017).
How to get to Surabaya
Nearest airports
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati45 km
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung51 km
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang93 km
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap131 km
Distances
- Jakarta158 km 2 h 44
- Surabaya522 km 9 h 03 · 1 h 19
- Bekasi144 km 2 h 30
- Bandung47 km 49 min
- Medan1,571 km 27 h 14 · 2 h 40
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Hotels in Surabaya
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Surabaya?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Surabaya is July–August.
What is the weather like in Surabaya in October?
In October, Surabaya averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 20°C (67°F), with 147 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in Surabaya?
December, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Surabaya?
Kertajati International Airport (KJT), about 45 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 Surabaya in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).