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Indonesia in October

Good month. Still mostly dry; first storms late in the month.

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GoodVoykit month rating for Indonesia

Still mostly dry; first storms late in the month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

  • Bali, Lombok and Nusa Tenggara · Bali, Gili islands, Flores, Komodofine

    Dry season Apr–Oct; rainy season Nov–Mar brings afternoon downpours, rough seas to the Gilis and Komodo, and floods in south Bali.

  • Java · Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bromo, Ijenfine

    Same rhythm as Bali; Jakarta floods in Jan–Feb; Bromo and Ijen nights near 5 °C (41 °F).

  • Sumatra · Medan, Lake Toba, Bukit Lawang, Padangrainy

    Wet most of the year, driest Jun–Aug in the north; haze from fires possible Aug–Oct.

  • Sulawesi and Maluku · Toraja, Bunaken, Raja Ampat (Papua)best weather

    Patterns vary by island; Raja Ampat is best Oct–Apr, when the Bali side is wet.

  • Banyumas: Lowlands (Purwokerto, Cilacap) · Banyumas basin and coasthot

    Rainy season November–March; dry season April–October. Temperatures 25–33 °C (77–91 °F) year-round.

  • Banyumas: Dieng Plateau · 2,000 m elevationcool

    Cool year-round; rainy season same as lowlands. Morning fog common.

  • Bogor Raya: Bogor / Puncak / Cianjur / Sukabumi · Mountain slopes and lowlandsbest weather

    Rainy season October–March; dry season April–September. Bogor is one of the wettest cities in Java — afternoon showers are common even in the dry season. Puncak and higher areas are cooler (15–25 °C (59–77 °F)).

  • Java: Jakarta / West Java · northwest coast and highlandsrainy

    Rain peaks December–March; Bandung sits higher and runs several degrees cooler than the coast.

  • Java: Central / East Java · Yogyakarta, Surabaya, volcanoesfine

    Dry season roughly May–September; volcano viewpoints are cold at 2,000 m+ before dawn — bring a jacket.

  • Kalimantan: Kalimantan lowlands · Coastal and river cities (Pontianak, Banjarmasin, Balikpapan, Samarinda)rainy

    Equatorial: 23–31 °C (73–88 °F) year-round, rain in any month. A lighter wet spell runs roughly March–May and a heavier one November–January; totals are lower than most of Indonesia.

  • Equatorial: 24–32 °C (75–90 °F) year-round, rain in any month. Drier stretches roughly April–May and August–October; seas can be rough Dec–Feb.

  • Nusa Tenggara: Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba · Most of the regionbest weather

    Dry season roughly April–October; the east (Flores, Sumba, Timor) is drier than Lombok year-round. Nov–Mar brings rain and rougher seas.

  • Nusa Tenggara: West Timor and Alor · Far eastbest weather

    Longer dry window; still expect afternoon showers in the wet months.

  • Equatorial: rain year-round, heaviest Dec–Mar. Temperatures sit around 26–32 °C (79–90 °F) with high humidity.

  • Cooler days and cold nights; June–Aug is the drier window and the usual trekking season. Rain can strand flights any month.

  • Papua: Raja Ampat · Bird's Head islandsbest weather

    Drier and calmer Oct–Apr; the parent country page lists Raja Ampat's best window as Oct–Apr.

  • Southern Mountains: Southern Mountains · East Java coastal‑mountain areadry

    May–September are the driest months, best for hiking and beach visits.

  • Sulawesi: Makassar and the south · South Sulawesi coastfine

    Rain peaks December–March; the driest stretch is roughly July–September.

  • Sulawesi: Manado and the north · North Sulawesirainy

    Rain is heaviest November–March; diving runs year-round, with the calmest seas around July–September.

  • Sulawesi: Tana Toraja · Central Sulawesi highlandsfine

    Cooler than the coast at 700–1,000 m; afternoon rain is common in the wet season.

  • Sumatra: North Sumatra (Medan, Toba, Aceh) · North and northwestrainy

    Equatorial: rain in any month, heaviest Nov–Apr on the west-facing coast. Toba sits at 900 m and is cooler than Medan.

  • Sumatra: West coast and Mentawai · Padang, Mentawai, Niasfine

    Surf season is roughly Apr–Oct, when the swell is most consistent; rain is possible year-round.

  • Sumatra: South (Palembang, Lampung) · South and southeastrainy

    Haze from land-clearing fires can hit Aug–Oct; check air quality before flying.

  • Surakarta: Surakarta area · Central Javadry

    May–September are the driest months; temperatures 24–32 °C (75–90 °F).

  • Dry season Apr–Oct; rain peaks Nov–Mar, may affect temple access.

  • Ubud31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ambarawa30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ambon30.3 °C (87 °F) / 23.8 °C (75 °F), 0 rain days
  • Amed32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Amlapura33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ampana31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Amuntai33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Anyer32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Apo Kayan32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Asmat31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Atambua32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Bajawa26 °C (79 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days
  • Balikpapan31.3 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Banda Aceh31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Banda Api31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Banda Besar31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Banda Neira30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bandar Lampung31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bangsal33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Banjar32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Banjarbaru33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Banjarmasin34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Banjarnegara29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Banten, town32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 11 rain days
  • Banyuwangi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Barabai33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Batam Centre33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 11 rain days
  • Batang30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Batu Karas32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Batu Licin33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Batu26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 9 rain days
  • Batujaya31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Batusangkar32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Bau-Bau32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bawean32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bekasi33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Belitung31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bengkulu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Berastagi27.3 °C (81 °F) / 18.2 °C (65 °F), 21 rain days
  • Biak31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Bima33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Binjai33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Bintan Resorts31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Bitung32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Blitar32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Blora32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Bogor31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 17 rain days
  • Bojonegoro34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bondowoso33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Bontang31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Boyolali31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Brebes32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Budakeling31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bukittinggi25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 18 rain days
  • Bungus Bay31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Buru Island30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Candidasa32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Canggu32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Carita31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Cepu32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ciamis31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Cianjur31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ciater32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Cikampek31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Cilacap32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Cilegon33 °C (91 °F) / 22.6 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Cimahi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Cimaja31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Cirebon34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ciwidey31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 8 rain days
  • Curup31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Demak31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Denpasar31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Depok32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Derawan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Dieng Plateau22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 13 rain days
  • Dumai32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Ende32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 6 rain days
  • Fakfak31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Garut29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 14 rain days
  • Gedong Tataan31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Gili Air32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Gili Meno32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Gili Trawangan32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Gilimanuk32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Gorontalo32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Gresik31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Grobogan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Indramayu31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jambi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Jayapura31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Jember33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Jepara33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jimbaran30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Jombang32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kajen32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Kandangan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Karanganyar31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Karawaci32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Karawang32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 11 rain days
  • Karimun33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kebumen32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kefamenanu33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kelimutu26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kendal33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Kendari32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ketambe31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Kijang32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kintamani25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kisaran32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Klaten31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Klungkung31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kota Agung31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kotabaru31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Koto Gadang31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Krui32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Kudus33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kuningan32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kupang33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kuta, Lombok32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kuta32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kutacane30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Labuan Bajo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Labuan33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Labuhan Lombok32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lamongan32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Larantuka33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lasem31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Legian32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lembang26 °C (79 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 14 rain days
  • Lembar31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lendang Nangka32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Lhoknga31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lhokseumawe31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lingga Islands32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Linggajati32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Loksado32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Lovina32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Lubuk Linggau32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 17 rain days
  • Lumajang33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Luwuk31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Madiun33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Magelang31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days
  • Magetan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Majalengka32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Makale30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 11 rain days
  • Makassar33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Malang29.5 °C (85 °F) / 20.9 °C (70 °F), 8 rain days
  • Mamuju32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Manado31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Manggar31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 11 rain days
  • Manokwari31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Martapura33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Masohi31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mataram32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Maumere33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Medan31.4 °C (89 °F) / 23.7 °C (75 °F), 20 rain days
  • Medewi32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Merak33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Merauke33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Metro31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Meulaboh31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Modisi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Moyo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Muara Bungo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Mungkid32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Nagara33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Nagoya31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Natuna Islands30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Negara31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ngawi32 °C (90 °F) / 25.8 °C (78 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nias31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Nongsa33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nunukan32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nusa Dua32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Nusa Lembongan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nusa Penida32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nusantara31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Pacet32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pacitan32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Padang Bai32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Padang Panjang31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Padang Sidempuan30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Padang32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 21 rain days
  • Pagar Alam29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 13 rain days
  • Palangka Raya33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Palembang33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Palopo32.3 °C (90 °F) / 22.9 °C (73 °F), 158 rain days
  • Palu33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Pamanukan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Panarukan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Pandeglang32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pangandaran31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Pangkal Pinang32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pangkalan Bun32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Panimbang32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Pariaman31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Pasuruan34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pati34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Payakumbuh31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Pekalongan32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Pekanbaru33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Pelabuhan Ratu32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pemalang31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Pematangsiantar30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Pemuteran32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Poncosari31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ponorogo32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pontianak32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Probolinggo34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pujon32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pulau Ai31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Pulau Hatta30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pulau Run31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Puncak25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 15 rain days
  • Purbalingga32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Purwakarta31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Purwokerto32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Purworejo32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Rangkasbitung32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Rantauprapat32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Rantepao28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 15 rain days
  • Rembang34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Rengasdengklok31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Riung33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ruteng28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sabang31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Salatiga30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 10 rain days
  • Samarinda33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Sanur32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Saparua32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Sape32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sawarna31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sekupang32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Selatpanjang31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Semarang34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Seminyak32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Senaru30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days
  • Senggigi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Serang22.3 °C (72 °F) / 32.8 °C (91 °F), 119 rain days
  • Siak Sri Indrapura32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Sibolga33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Sidikalang30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 18 rain days
  • Sidoarjo33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Singaraja32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Singkawang31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 22 rain days
  • Singkil31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Soe31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Sokaraja31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Solo33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Solok30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 16 rain days
  • Sorong31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • South Tangerang32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sragen30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Subang31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sukabumi31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days
  • Sukoharjo31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sumbawa Besar31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sumedang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sumpat32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sungai Liat33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sungai Penuh30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 15 rain days
  • Sungai Pinang31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Tabanan32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Takengon28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 14 rain days
  • Taman Mini Indonesia Indah32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Tambolaka31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Tambrauw Regency32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tangerang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tanjung Balai31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tanjung Batu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 16 rain days
  • Tanjung Bira32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tanjung Pandan31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Tanjung Pinang33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tanjung Uban31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Tanjung32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tapak Tuan31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Tarakan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tasikmalaya29.6 °C (85 °F) / 21.3 °C (70 °F), 0 rain days
  • Tegal32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Temanggung32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tentena31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ternate31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tetebatu29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tidore31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Timika30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tirta Gangga31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tobelo31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tomohon27 °C (81 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 15 rain days
  • Trawas31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Trenggalek30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tretes30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 7 rain days
  • Trikora31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Trowulan31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tuban32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tulungagung32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tumbak31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ujung Genteng31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ungaran32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days
  • Wae Rebo32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Waikabubak31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Waingapu31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Wakatobi32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Wamena30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Waterfront City31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Wonogiri29 °C (84 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Wonosobo28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 13 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Ubud Writers and Readers Festival check

    Usually late October (check) · Ubud

    Full hotels and events across town.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Indonesia
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Prices · Indonesia
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Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Indonesia, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 1

    May: 1

October: Still mostly dry; first storms late in the month.

May: Dry season starts; good for Komodo, Bromo and Bali.

Indonesia: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Where to go in October

Rated best or good this month

  • Sulawesi and Maluku

    Best weather of the year (Toraja, Bunaken, Raja Ampat (Papua))

  • Ubud

    Dry; rains start late in the month.

  • Ambon

    Best months: Oct–Apr (drier; November is the driest month)

  • Amed

    Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season)

  • Amlapura

    Best months: Apr–Oct

  • Ampana

    Best months: Apr–Oct

  • Asmat

    Best months: May–October (dry season, fewer floods)

  • Atambua

    Best months: May–October

  • Bajawa

    Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season; clearest Inerie views) — check current conditions

  • Balikpapan

    Best months: Any month; Aug–Oct slightly drier

  • Banda Api

    Best months: May–Oct

  • Banda Besar

    Best months: May–Oct