AI-generatedNusantara at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Oct · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 29.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 3,263 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 48 m
Climate in Nusantara
Nusantara has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. October is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Nusantara is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 5.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: January – December
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:5518:03
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:42–06:22 · evening 17:35–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:34–05:42 · evening 18:15–18:24
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Nusantara in October?
In October, Nusantara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 231 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nusantara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 8 min05:55 – 18:03
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 85 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 18 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Makassar
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Nusantara
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 29.7 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nusantara ranges from 28.5 °C in August to 29.6 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
In June the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 29.1 and 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.4° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.2° | 28.9° | 29.7° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.6° | 29.1° | 29.9° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.2° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.3° | 28.9° | 29.7° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.5° | 28.1° | 29.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.7° | 28.1° | 29.2° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.3° | 28.7° | 29.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.5° | 29.1° | 29.9° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.5° | 29.1° | 29.9° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Nusantara
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Nusantara, 42 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Nusantara
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Nusantara: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Nusantara has about 24 rainy days with 231 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Nusantara
How breezy and how cloudy Nusantara is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Nusantara typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 85 % of the sky over Nusantara: mostly overcast, with about 5.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Nusantara
How often the day gets hot in Nusantara (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Nusantara has about 18 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nusantara
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (23°), the warmest in May (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 63 | 30° | 23° | 29.2° | 3.9 h | 28 | 338 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 30° | 24° | 29.0° | 4.1 h | 24 | 301 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 30° | 24° | 29.2° | 4.3 h | 29 | 353 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 30° | 24° | 29.6° | 4.3 h | 28 | 349 |
| MayMay | 66 | 30° | 24° | 29.6° | 4.9 h | 28 | 274 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 29° | 24° | 29.3° | 5.0 h | 26 | 226 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 29° | 23° | 28.8° | 5.2 h | 24 | 187 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 29° | 23° | 28.5° | 5.7 h | 22 | 162 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 30° | 23° | 28.7° | 5.7 h | 20 | 177 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 30° | 24° | 29.3° | 5.1 h | 24 | 231 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 30° | 24° | 29.5° | 4.3 h | 28 | 316 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 30° | 24° | 29.5° | 4.2 h | 29 | 349 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
0.97° S, 116.71° E · 48 m · Asia/Makassar
Best time to visit Nusantara
The best time to visit Nusantara is all year round. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in April it only reaches 29.6 °C. The wettest month is March with 353 mm of precipitation.
Nusantara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nusantara in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 73 rainy days in all
Nusantara in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 82 rainy days in all
Nusantara in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 85 rainy days in all
Nusantara in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Nusantara for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Nusantara
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and August bring similar holiday weather to Nusantara (score 67 and 69). In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in August. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 67 | 69 |
| Day high | 30° | 29° |
| Night low | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.3° | 28.5° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 5.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 24 | 22better |
| Rainfall | 231 mm | 162 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Nusantara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
63January30° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In January, Nusantara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 338 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Nusantara.
Nusantara in January64February30° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In February, Nusantara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 301 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Nusantara.
Nusantara in February64March30° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In March, Nusantara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 353 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Nusantara.
Nusantara in March64April30° · Sea 30° · 4 h
In April, Nusantara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 349 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Nusantara.
Nusantara in April66May30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In May, Nusantara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 274 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Nusantara.
Nusantara in May67June29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In June, Nusantara is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 226 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Nusantara.
Nusantara in June67July29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In July, Nusantara is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 187 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Nusantara.
Nusantara in July69August29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In August, Nusantara is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 162 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Nusantara.
Nusantara in August69September30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In September, Nusantara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 177 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nusantara.
Nusantara in September67October30° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In October, Nusantara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 231 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nusantara.
Nusantara in October64November30° · Sea 30° · 4 h
In November, Nusantara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 316 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Nusantara.
Nusantara in November64December30° · Sea 30° · 4 h
In December, Nusantara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 349 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Nusantara.
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Nusantara vs. Makassar
In October Makassar has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs. 67). During the day it is about as warm in Makassar as in Nusantara. The sea is about equally warm. Makassar gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Nusantara | Makassar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 67 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 24 | 16 |
| Best time | All year | Jul – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Nusantara ranks 5 of 16 destinations in this country.
- Komodo Island29°28°99
- 2Senggigi31°29°88
- 3Kuta28°27°81
- 4Denpasar27°27°71
- 5NusantaraThis page30°29°67
- 6Labuan Bajo29°29°65
- 7Ubud29°60
- 8Yogyakarta30°54
Planning a trip to Nusantara
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Nusantara in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Nusantara has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 64 to 68).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 55 min
- Distance
- 11,930 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Nusantara
When is the best time to visit Nusantara?
The best time to visit Nusantara is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nusantara?
The sea temperature in Nusantara ranges from 28.5 °C in August to 29.6 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Nusantara in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Nusantara?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Nusantara?
The wettest month is March with 353 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 162 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nusantara get?
Nusantara gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 5.7 hours a day; in January there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Nusantara in?
Nusantara uses the time zone Asia/Makassar, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nusantara?
A nonstop flight from London to Nusantara takes about 14 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,930 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Nusantara?
Nusantara has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 64 to 68). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 66, Summer holidays 68, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 64.
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