Climate Insights for Semarang

Kota Semarang, Semarang Selatan, Central Java, Indonesia

Hottest
September
34°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
July
23°C low74°F low
Wettest
January
403 mm rain15.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Semarang is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,534 mm of precipitation falls per year. Semarang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Semarang sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Semarang is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 99.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Semarang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Semarang sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°FebMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°MarMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°AprMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°MayMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°JunMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°JulMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 23°AugMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°SepMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 24°OctMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 25°NovMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°DecMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FMayMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 92°FAverage: 83°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 92°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°F
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Min

Semarang sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 34°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Semarang has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 82°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 403mmFebPrecipitation: 377mmMarPrecipitation: 351mmAprPrecipitation: 216mmMayPrecipitation: 113mmJunPrecipitation: 78mmJulPrecipitation: 33mmAugPrecipitation: 33mmSepPrecipitation: 66mmOctPrecipitation: 168mmNovPrecipitation: 323mmDecPrecipitation: 373mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15.9inFebPrecipitation: 14.8inMarPrecipitation: 13.8inAprPrecipitation: 8.5inMayPrecipitation: 4.5inJunPrecipitation: 3.1inJulPrecipitation: 1.3inAugPrecipitation: 1.3inSepPrecipitation: 2.6inOctPrecipitation: 6.6inNovPrecipitation: 12.7inDecPrecipitation: 14.7in
Precipitation

Semarang is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,534 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 211 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 403 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 33 mm. That's 370 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Semarang is a very wet location, receiving approximately 99.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 15.9 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.3 in. That's 14.6 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Semarang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Semarang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Semarang based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Semarang based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C76 °F
30 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
403 mm15.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C76 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
377 mm14.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C76 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
351 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h3 mph
216 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
113 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
33 °C91 °F
7 km/h4 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C76 °F
34 °C92 °F
6 km/h4 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
33 °C92 °F
5 km/h3 mph
168 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C76 °F
32 °C90 °F
4 km/h3 mph
323 mm12.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C76 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h3 mph
373 mm14.7 in
0 cm0 in