Central Java, Indonesia
Barus
Barus is a locality in Central Java, Indonesia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now34°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:17
6.90° S, 110.60° EElevation 5 mUTC+7 · Western Indonesia Time
October: high / low33° / 24°
Rain this month148mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Barus at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:13 · 17:3112 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 15:51Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in September
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
394 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
41 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Weather in Barus
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 44%
Today24 Oct37°26°1.8 mm
Sun25 Oct34°27°5.2 mm
Mon26 Oct34°25°2.9 mm
Tue27 Oct33°25°10.7 mm
Wed28 Oct32°24°9.3 mm
Thu29 Oct35°24°1 mm
Fri30 Oct32°25°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct35°25°1 mm
Sun1 Nov35°26°7.8 mm
Mon2 Nov35°25°4.9 mm
When to go to Barus
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 38 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 34° | 33° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 394 | 373 | 244 | 229 | 155 | 98 | 57 | 41 | 74 | 148 | 236 | 305 |
| Wet days | 30 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 28 | 29 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
What's on in Barus
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Indonesia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Barus
Earthquakes around Barus
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195028magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record32within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.7Gebog 117 km ↗1984 · 146 km
6.6Gebog 127 km ↑2020 · 145 km
6.6Gebog 119 km ↖1994 · 127 km
6.3Pundong 11 km →2006 · 119 km
Towns and villages around Barus
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Prigijobo0.3 kmCangkring0.7 kmMahasari1 kmPrigijero1.1 kmTamanan1.2 kmTlogowaru1.2 kmRogosari1.3 kmBedono1.4 kmKandangtempel1.4 kmBomojetis1.4 kmKalikondangkrajan1.4 kmJetisari1.5 kmKodang Wetan1.5 kmManyar1.5 kmGandum1.5 kmDuduk1.6 kmGatak1.6 kmKondangpasar1.6 kmSaribaru1.7 kmGebyok1.8 kmPulosarikrajan1.8 kmTembilutan1.9 kmPerbalan1.9 kmGigil1.9 kmButuh2.1 kmKrajan2.1 kmBilutan2.1 kmPerumahan Wijayakusumah2.2 kmKliling2.3 kmRawabatok2.3 kmBabadau2.3 kmNgasem Satu2.4 kmKauman2.5 kmKarangwaru2.5 kmGandok2.5 kmKatonsari2.5 kmBabadan2.6 kmPerumnas2.6 kmSerangan2.7 kmKaranggawing2.7 kmPangkalan2.8 kmKarangturi2.8 kmPaulan2.8 kmNgasem Dua2.8 kmMogok2.9 kmBanyutowo2.9 kmBongunung2.9 kmSaudagaran3.1 kmKarangasem3.1 kmTlogopandan3.1 kmBogorame3.1 kmDalasem3.2 kmMlaten3.2 kmMalangtempel3.3 kmKrajan3.3 kmKarangpanas3.4 kmGrojogan3.4 kmJogoloyo Lor3.5 kmJogoloyokrajan3.5 kmTempel3.5 kmKenep3.5 kmAgungboyo3.5 kmGenggongan3.5 kmJogoloyo Kidul3.5 kmTegong3.5 kmKaligawe3.5 kmNgasinan3.6 kmNglondot3.6 kmMalangjero3.6 kmSorogenen3.6 kmBanyon3.6 kmKrajan3.6 kmPetengan Selatan3.6 kmWonosalam3.7 kmMijen3.7 kmPalong3.7 kmKauman3.7 kmGrogolkrajan3.7 kmMijen3.7 kmTinggalsari3.7 km
Places near Barus
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Barus?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Barus.
What is the hottest month in Barus?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Barus?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Barus?
January is the wettest month with about 394 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Barus?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 29°C.