Central Java, Indonesia
Salatiga
Salatiga is a city in Central Java, Indonesia, 571 m above sea level. It has a population of about 198,971. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population198,971
Local time21:58
7.33° S, 110.49° EElevation 571 mUTC+7 · Western Indonesia Time
Postal code50711October: high / low29° / 20°
Rain this month169mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Salatiga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:14 · 17:3212 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:03Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in September
Coolest month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
410 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
63 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 3.6 km
How Salatiga has grown
People living in the built-up area (52 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+62%153k in 1975 → 248k in 2025Weather in Salatiga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 86%
Today22 Oct32°23°0.5 mm
Fri23 Oct31°22°1.7 mm
Sat24 Oct31°22°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct30°22°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct29°22°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct27°21°8.7 mm
Wed28 Oct28°21°5.9 mm
Thu29 Oct30°22°
Fri30 Oct30°22°1 mm
Sat31 Oct30°23°0.5 mm
When to go to Salatiga
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 | 44 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 52 | 56 | 73 | 68 | 48 | 44 | 43 | 44 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 410 | 438 | 305 | 277 | 190 | 134 | 76 | 63 | 108 | 169 | 263 | 324 |
| Wet days | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 27 | 27 |
What's on in Salatiga
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Salatiga
Outdoors around Salatiga
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Kampung Pancuran km 0Viewpoints
1.5 kmBalong Camping GroundCamp sites
2.2 kmsunset view Rawa PeningViewpoints
6.5 kmSaloka Theme ParkTheme parks
6.9 kmWisata Hutan Pinus TimaoCamp sites
8.7 kmDusun SemilirTheme parks
10 kmNature around Salatiga
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Indonesia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Salatiga
Earthquakes around Salatiga
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 record33within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.3Pundong 11 km →2006 · 70 km
6.3Bantul 17 km ←2001 · 69 km
6.1Sarangan 90 km ↓1992 · 144 km
6.0Pundong 45 km ↙1957 · 115 km
Universities and research institutes
Satya Wacana Christian UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1956
Sekolah Tinggi Teologi BereaUniversity or college · founded 1976
Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Jemaat Kristus IndonesiaUniversity or college · founded 1984
Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Nusantara SalatigaUniversity or college · founded 1996
Universitas Islam Negeri SalatigaUniversity or college · founded 1997
STIE AMA Salatiga, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi AMA SalatigaUniversity or college · founded 2000
STIKES Ar-Rum Salatiga, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Ar-RumUniversity or college · founded 2019
Akademi Inovasi IndonesiaUniversity or college · founded 2023
Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Efata SalatigaUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Salatiga
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Pengilon0.1 kmKlasman0.3 kmKembangarum0.3 kmMangunsari0.4 kmTogiten0.5 kmJatisari0.5 kmJangkungan0.6 kmKrajan0.6 kmBanjaran0.9 kmKebonsari0.9 kmJetis Barat0.9 kmKarangalit0.9 kmKoplak1 kmCabean1 kmKaranganyar1.1 kmBanyuputih Timur1.1 kmTangsi1.1 kmMargosari1.2 kmJetis Timur1.3 kmRekesan1.3 kmNgemplak1.3 kmKarangpoh1.3 kmSinoman1.3 kmCungkup1.3 kmBanyuputih Barat1.4 kmWinong1.4 kmKarangpadang1.4 kmGrogolbaru1.5 kmKalisongo1.5 kmKauman1.6 kmSoko1.6 kmTegalrejo1.6 kmPancuran1.6 kmRejosari1.7 kmTegalsari1.7 kmBonrojo1.7 kmKrajan1.7 kmPungkursan1.7 kmNgawen1.7 kmSinomantempel1.8 kmSawahan1.8 kmGrogol1.8 kmMrican1.9 kmGedongan1.9 kmKemiri1.9 kmGendongan Lor1.9 kmGendongan Tengah2 kmBancaan Tengah2 kmTerusan2 kmNgentak2 kmKecandran2 kmPerumnas2 kmNgalian2 kmNanggulan2.1 kmNgentaksari2.1 kmKarangpete2.1 kmGendongan Kidul2.1 kmDukuh Satu2.1 kmRinginawe2.1 kmSidorejo Lor2.1 kmDomas2.1 kmPulutan Kidul2.2 kmKarangrejo2.2 kmDuren2.3 kmKrumpakan2.3 kmWarak2.3 kmGendongan Wetan2.3 kmKenteng2.3 kmSawo2.4 kmNgaglik2.4 kmGamol2.4 kmButuh2.5 kmGuwo2.5 kmCanden2.5 kmBancaan Barat2.5 kmPulutan Lor2.5 kmNanggulen Satu2.6 kmSidorejo-kidul2.6 kmMacanan2.6 kmBlondocelong2.6 km
Salatiga from above
Around Salatiga23 places to see, do and reach nearby
Rawa Pening LakeNature8.5 kmTuntang RiverNature8.8 kmGunung Merapi National ParkNature23 kmMount Merbabu National ParkNature21 kmLake BlederNature17 kmWaduk WinongNature17 kmMountain MerbabuMountain15 kmMerapiMountain24 kmMountain UngaranMountain25 kmMountain TelomoyoMountain11 kmMountain BaturMountain37 kmPlumpungan InscriptionMonument3.5 kmAmbarawa Railway MuseumMuseum13 kmIsdiman Palagan Museum AmbarawaMuseum13 kmTuntangStation9.0 kmAmbarawaStation13 kmJambuStation15 kmUngaranPlace23 kmJimbaranPlace20 kmGunung KendilPlace9.8 kmSelo TengahPlace18 kmSemarangPlace39 kmYogyakartaPlace54 km
Postal code
50711
Getting to Salatiga
Adisoemarmo International AirportSOC
36 kmJenderal Ahmad Yani AirportSRG
42 kmAdisutjipto International AirportJOG
51 kmTuntangRailway station
9 kmAmbarawaRailway station
13 kmJambuRailway station
15 kmPlaces near Salatiga
Places with a climate like Salatiga
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salatiga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Salatiga.
What is the hottest month in Salatiga?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Salatiga?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Salatiga?
January is the wettest month with about 410 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
What is the postal code of Salatiga?
The postal code of Salatiga is 50711.