AI-generatedSurakarta at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Sep · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,200 h
- Rain a year
- 2,108 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 100 m
Climate in Surakarta
Surakarta has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year, Surakarta is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Surakarta
The best time to visit Surakarta is from July to August. From August to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is December with 311 mm.
Surakarta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Surakarta in the dry season
Apr – Oct
Fair
- 32–34 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Surakarta in the rainy season
Nov – Mar
Poor
- 30–32 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 135 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Aug – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Nov – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:1417:30
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 05:02–05:42 · evening 17:02–17:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:53–05:02 · evening 17:43–17:51
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.
October in Surakarta compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 34° at the start of the month to 33° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 34° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 23° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.4 h |
What is the weather like in Surakarta in October?
In October, Surakarta is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 143 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surakarta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 16 min05:14 – 17:30
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %20 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %33 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Surakarta
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Surakarta: score 57 against 33. Daytime highs are about the same. August has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 33 | 57better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 143 mm | 27 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Surakarta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
34January30° · 4.3 h
In January, Surakarta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 295 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surakarta.
Surakarta in January33February30° · 4.2 h
In February, Surakarta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 299 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surakarta.
Surakarta in February31March31° · 5.0 h
In March, Surakarta is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 294 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surakarta.
Surakarta in March30April32° · 5.5 h
In April, Surakarta is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 211 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surakarta.
Surakarta in April34May32° · 6.4 h
In May, Surakarta is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 113 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surakarta.
Surakarta in May46June32° · 6.8 h
In June, Surakarta is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 71 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Surakarta.
Surakarta in June56July33° · 7.4 h
In July, Surakarta is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Surakarta – and yet one of the best months here.
Surakarta in July57August33° · 7.6 h
In August, Surakarta is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Surakarta – and yet one of the best months here.
Surakarta in August50September34° · 7.8 h
In September, Surakarta is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 47 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Surakarta.
Surakarta in September33October33° · 7.0 h
In October, Surakarta is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 143 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surakarta.
Surakarta in October28November32° · 5.6 h
In November, Surakarta is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 260 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surakarta.
Surakarta in November33December31° · 4.6 h
In December, Surakarta is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 311 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Surakarta.
Surakarta in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Surakarta
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (21°), the warmest in April (23°). 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) all year, on about 358 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 34 | 30° | 22° | 4.3 h | 28 | 295 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 30° | 22° | 4.2 h | 27 | 299 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 31° | 23° | 5.0 h | 29 | 294 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 32° | 23° | 5.5 h | 25 | 211 |
| MayMay | 34 | 32° | 23° | 6.4 h | 16 | 113 |
| JuneJun | 46 | 32° | 22° | 6.8 h | 11 | 71 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 33° | 21° | 7.4 h | 6 | 37 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 33° | 21° | 7.6 h | 4 | 27 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 34° | 22° | 7.8 h | 6 | 47 |
| OctoberOct | 33 | 33° | 23° | 7.0 h | 13 | 143 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 32° | 23° | 5.6 h | 23 | 260 |
| DecemberDec | 33 | 31° | 23° | 4.6 h | 28 | 311 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine hours in Surakarta
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 7.0 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Surakarta, 57 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Surakarta: 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, Surakarta has about 13 rainy days with 143 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Surakarta
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 October (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 the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Surakarta
How breezy and how cloudy Surakarta 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 Surakarta typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Surakarta: mostly cloudy, with about 7.0 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 Surakarta
How often the day gets hot in Surakarta (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, Surakarta has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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
Planning a trip to Surakarta
Weather for your travel dates
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Surakarta 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.
Surakarta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 30).
- 30
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 36
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 33
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 34
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 5 min
- Distance
- 12,130 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 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.
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Surakarta vs Yogyakarta
In October Yogyakarta has the better holiday weather (score 47 vs 33). During the day Yogyakarta is 2 °C cooler than Surakarta.
| in October | Surakarta | Yogyakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 33 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Surakarta
When is the best time to visit Surakarta?
The best time to visit Surakarta is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Surakarta?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Surakarta?
The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is December with 311 mm. The driest month is August with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Surakarta get?
Surakarta gets around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 7.8 hours a day; in February there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Surakarta in?
Surakarta is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Surakarta?
A nonstop flight from London to Surakarta takes about 15 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,130 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Surakarta?
Surakarta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 36, summer holidays 57, October half-term 33, Christmas holidays 34.