Central Java, Indonesia
Magelang
Magelang is a city in Central Java, Indonesia, 379 m above sea level. It has a population of about 124,912 (2015). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population124,912
Local time22:02
7.47° S, 110.22° EElevation 379 mUTC+7 · Western Indonesia Time
Postal code56117October: high / low28° / 21°
Rain this month217mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Magelang at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:15 · 17:3312 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:04Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in April
Coolest month21°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthJanuary
398 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
78 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
1 of them World Heritage
How Magelang has grown
People living in the built-up area (65 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
-19%457k in 1975 → 371k in 2025Weather in Magelang
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 99%
Today22 Oct32°23°2.7 mm
Fri23 Oct30°22°4.3 mm
Sat24 Oct30°22°6.4 mm
Sun25 Oct29°23°8.5 mm
Mon26 Oct28°23°10.2 mm
Tue27 Oct28°22°9.1 mm
Wed28 Oct27°22°12.7 mm
Thu29 Oct30°22°8.8 mm
Fri30 Oct31°23°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct31°23°3 mm
When to go to Magelang
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 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 68 | 65 | 46 | 41 | 39 | 39 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 398 | 402 | 328 | 294 | 203 | 160 | 93 | 78 | 136 | 217 | 316 | 342 |
| Wet days | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 27 | 27 |
What's on in Magelang
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Magelang
Outdoors around Magelang
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Taman Rekreasi Kyai Langgeng Kab. MagelangTheme parks
1.7 kmBorobudur International Golf & Country ClubGolf courses
2.3 kmPanglipuran Camping Ground & OutboundCamp sites
9.2 kmSILANCUR HIGHLANDViewpoints
14 kmMangli Sky ViewViewpoints
15 kmNature around Magelang
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Indonesia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Magelang
Earthquakes around Magelang
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195043magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record35within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.3Pundong 11 km →2006 · 60 km
6.3Bantul 17 km ←2001 · 45 km
6.1Purwokerto 63 km ↓2014 · 120 km
6.1Sarangan 90 km ↓1992 · 148 km
Universities and research institutes
Muhammadiyah University of MagelangUniversity or college · founded 1964
Universitas TidarUniversity or college · founded 1980
Akademi Keperawatan Karya Bhakti Nusantara, Akademi Keperawatan Karya Bhakti Nusantara MagelangUniversity or college · founded 1994
STMIK Bina PatriaUniversity or college · founded 1999
Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Syubbanul Wathon MagelangUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Magelang
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Poncol0.1 kmGelangan0.2 kmBottonnambang0.2 kmBotton0.2 kmBotton Dua0.4 kmPotrobangsan Dua0.4 kmDukuh0.5 kmSamban0.5 kmNgentak0.6 kmPotrobangsan Tiga0.6 kmTulung0.6 kmBottonbalong0.6 kmSamban Kidul0.7 kmBottonkopen0.7 kmMetesehkrajan0.7 kmKejuron0.7 kmMetesehjayengan0.7 kmKaresidenan0.8 kmPotrobangsan Empat0.8 kmKewayuan Satu0.8 kmLosmenan0.8 kmJaksaan0.8 kmSemplon0.8 kmKalisari0.9 kmPotrobangsan Satu0.9 kmKewayuan Dua0.9 kmWatesprontaan0.9 kmTempelsari0.9 kmPotrobangsan Lima1 kmBogeman Lor1 kmWatestengah1 kmKewayuan Tiga1 kmJambongesikan1 kmKauman1 kmKriyan1.1 kmSanggrahan1.1 kmCacaban Timur1.1 kmKemirikerep1.1 kmPerkopan1.2 kmKebondalem Dua1.2 kmKebondalem Satu1.2 kmBeliksari1.2 kmJambon Tengah1.3 kmPongangan1.3 kmJambonlegok1.3 kmPaniten1.3 kmJambon Kidul1.3 kmKebonpolo1.3 kmJambesari1.3 kmCacaban Barat1.3 kmGumuksari1.4 kmTobong1.4 kmPinggirejo1.4 kmBogeman Kidul1.4 kmJambonwot1.4 kmTegalsari1.4 kmDupoh1.4 kmPanjangbaru1.5 kmBadakan1.5 kmKesatrian1.5 kmWatesbeningan1.5 kmMenowosari1.5 kmJuritan1.6 kmTuguran1.6 kmKemiri Kecil1.6 kmKemirirejo1.6 kmBogeman Wetan1.6 kmNganggulan1.7 kmPolosari1.7 kmTukangan1.8 kmSanden1.8 kmTukangawitan1.8 kmMenowo1.8 kmNgaglik1.9 kmJaranan1.9 kmKebonsari1.9 kmMargersari Utara2 kmKemiri Kidul2 kmMagersari Selatan2 kmMalanggaten2 km
Magelang from above
Around Magelang25 places to see, do and reach nearby
Telaga BeningNature5.3 kmGunung Merapi National ParkNature25 kmMount Merbabu National ParkNature20 kmLake BlederNature17 kmGuwo UpasNature24 kmTitang WaterfallNature13 kmMountain SumbingMountain19 kmMountain MerbabuMountain25 kmMount SindoroMountain31 kmMerapiMountain26 kmMountain UngaranMountain35 kmMountain TelomoyoMountain23 kmMendut TempleMonument15 kmDiponegoro MuseumMuseum0.6 kmBumiputera 1912 MuseumMuseum0.2 kmMuseum BPK RIMuseum0.6 kmMuseum SudirmanMuseum0.6 kmMuseum Diponegoro MagelangMuseum0.7 kmBedonoStation23 kmMertoyudanPlace5.6 kmSemarangPlace58 kmYogyakartaPlace40 kmUngaranPlace42 kmBantulPlace48 kmPokakPlace55 km
Postal code
56117
Getting to Magelang
Adisutjipto International AirportJOG
43 kmYogyakarta International AirportYIA
52 kmJenderal Ahmad Yani AirportSRG
58 kmBedonoRailway station
23 kmPlaces near Magelang
Places with a climate like Magelang
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Magelang?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Magelang.
What is the hottest month in Magelang?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Magelang?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Magelang?
January is the wettest month with about 398 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
What is the postal code of Magelang?
The postal code of Magelang is 56117.