East Java, Indonesia
Lawu
Lawu is a locality in East Java, Indonesia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time23:04
7.07° S, 112.59° EElevation 4 mUTC+7 · Western Indonesia Time
October: high / low31° / 26°
Rain this month59mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Lawu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:06 · 17:2412 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 15:43Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month25°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
290 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
17 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
November
Weather in Lawu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 73%
Today23 Oct34°25°
Sat24 Oct34°24°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct33°24°
Mon26 Oct33°24°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct30°23°16.9 mm
Wed28 Oct32°23°12.1 mm
Thu29 Oct33°24°2 mm
Fri30 Oct32°25°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct33°25°4.5 mm
Sun1 Nov32°25°4.4 mm
When to go to Lawu
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 | 35 | 35 | 38 | 40 | 46 | 53 | 69 | 75 | 67 | 45 | 36 | 35 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 290 | 259 | 269 | 158 | 120 | 68 | 32 | 17 | 25 | 59 | 121 | 254 |
| Wet days | 29 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 24 | 29 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° |
What's on in Lawu
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 Lawu
Earthquakes around Lawu
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195062magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record27within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Gebog 154 km ↗2023 · 129 km
6.7Surabaya 153 km ↖1967 · 128 km
6.7Surabaya 150 km ↖1992 · 124 km
6.6Kepanjen 19 km ←1998 · 126 km
Towns and villages around Lawu
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Karangrejo0.4 kmPenunggulan0.5 kmNambi0.9 kmSembayat Timur1 kmSembayat Tengah1.3 kmBedanten1.6 kmNongkokerep1.6 kmSukorejo1.7 kmSembayat Barat1.8 kmLemahdelik1.8 kmPacuk1.8 kmBurok1.8 kmBanyuwangi1.9 kmTelatah2.2 kmMulyorejosari2.3 kmLebak2.4 kmKaliwot2.5 kmBetoyopertelon2.6 kmNgaren2.7 kmNgampel2.9 kmGunungsari2.9 kmLegowo3 kmKarangpoh3.1 kmBanyutami3.2 kmPejangganan Satu3.4 kmKuwasen3.4 kmGumeno3.4 kmBetoyoguci3.4 kmSukowati3.5 kmIndro3.5 kmMoro3.6 kmSari3.7 kmPejanggananjaya3.7 kmDelik3.8 kmKarangjarak3.9 kmKisik3.9 kmPentol4.1 kmMasangan Timur4.1 kmBetoyokauman4.2 kmSumberrejo4.3 kmAbar-Abir4.4 kmMasangan Tengah4.5 kmSidokumpul5 kmMasangan Barat5.2 kmTanggulrejodagan5.2 kmTanggulrejo Utara5.3 kmSidorejo5.3 kmPengkol5.4 kmKemangi5.5 kmTanggulrejo Selatan5.6 kmGrogol5.6 kmManyarsidorukun5.6 kmManyar Sidomukti5.6 kmRinginwoh5.7 kmKuti5.7 kmKali Bohong5.9 kmKedung5.9 kmPesantren5.9 kmLeran5.9 kmPereng Wetan6 kmSidodadi6.1 kmNongko6.1 kmManyarrejo6.2 kmPesucinan6.3 kmWatuceleng6.3 kmMentani6.4 kmPegundan6.4 kmGumeng6.4 kmWatuagung6.4 kmKalimalang6.5 kmMengare6.5 kmPeganden6.5 kmKebonsari6.6 kmSalafia6.6 kmMelirang Wetan6.6 kmKramat6.7 kmNgablak6.7 kmDoho6.8 kmMelirang Kulon6.9 kmPesisir Barat7 km
Places near Lawu
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lawu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lawu.
What is the hottest month in Lawu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Lawu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lawu?
January is the wettest month with about 290 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Lawu?
The sea is warmest in November at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 28°C.