West Sumatra, Indonesia
Sawahlunto
Sawahlunto is a town in West Sumatra, Indonesia, 322 m above sea level. It has a population of about 61,427. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Jul
Population61,427
Local time20:37
0.67° S, 100.81° EElevation 322 mUTC+7 · Western Indonesia Time
October: high / low29° / 21°
Rain this month222mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Jul
Best: Jan–Feb · Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sawahlunto at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:58 · 18:0612 h 08 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:43Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in June
Coolest month21°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthApril
243 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
132 mm of rain
Monuments nearby2+
2 of them World Heritage
Weather in Sawahlunto
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 3 km/h · humidity 88%
Today22 Oct31°23°1.7 mm
Fri23 Oct31°22°13.7 mm
Sat24 Oct28°22°16.8 mm
Sun25 Oct28°23°16.3 mm
Mon26 Oct28°23°16.4 mm
Tue27 Oct28°23°10.2 mm
Wed28 Oct30°22°19.5 mm
Thu29 Oct29°22°19.1 mm
Fri30 Oct29°22°13.2 mm
Sat31 Oct29°23°2 mm
When to go to Sawahlunto
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 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 37 | 40 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 36 | 37 | 39 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 276 | 210 | 258 | 243 | 175 | 138 | 150 | 132 | 190 | 222 | 264 | 289 |
| Wet days | 25 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 27 |
What's on in Sawahlunto
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Sawahlunto
Nature around Sawahlunto
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Indonesia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Sawahlunto
Earthquakes around Sawahlunto
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195076magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record30within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Padang 60 km ↖2009 · 105 km
6.7Sawahlunto 61 km ↘1967 · 61 km
6.4Padang Panjang 11 km →2007 · 40 km
6.4Padang 58 km ←1991 · 116 km
Towns and villages around Sawahlunto
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Pamuatan3 kmGumpang4.8 kmDatar5 kmKapalokolo5.2 kmTanjungampalu6.2 kmKotapandjang6.2 kmBatugadang6.4 kmKandangjuarbanyak6.5 kmKampungbaru6.8 kmTandjunggudani7.2 kmKutai7.6 kmPalaluar7.8 kmBatumalanggung8.6 kmManggar9 kmPadangsibusukjambak9.4 kmGugukkandangjawit9.9 kmTanjung10 kmBatungtungkul10 kmKototujuh10 kmLakutujuh10 kmPadangmanggis11 kmSakayan11 kmPalakpinang13 kmSawahliat13 kmKotobaro13 kmSariau13 kmGuguk13 kmPadanglawas13 kmLubuksarik14 kmRanahgading14 kmPulau14 kmKumanis14 kmKabun15 km
Sawahlunto from above
Around Sawahlunto15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Sinamar RiverNature12 kmMount TalangMountain37 kmSawahluntoMonument3.3 kmOmbilin coal mineMonument4.6 kmGoedang Ransoem MuseumMuseum2.9 kmOmbilin Coal Mine MuseumMuseum3.3 kmMbah Soero Mine Pit Site MuseumMuseum3.1 kmMuseum of Paintings and Ethnos of WoodMuseum3.4 kmSawahlunto Rail and Train MuseumMuseum3.5 kmSawahluntoStation3.5 kmMuaro KalabanStation4.7 kmSolokPlace22 kmPadangPlace59 kmPayakumbuhPlace55 kmPadang PanjangPlace51 km
Getting to Sawahlunto
Minangkabau International AirportPDG
60 kmSultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFBPKU
145 kmSawahluntoRailway station
3.5 kmMuaro KalabanRailway station
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sawahlunto?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sawahlunto.
What is the hottest month in Sawahlunto?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Sawahlunto?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sawahlunto?
April is the wettest month with about 243 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.