Bandung Weather, When to Go and Climate Information
(Bandung, West Java, Indonesia)
Although you may well be more used to countries having four very distinctive seasons, in Bandung and throughout
Indonesia there really are only two - the dry and wet seasons. The climate in Bandung remains hot throughout the year, although between October and April, the weather is often rainy, with heavy downpours and more than the occasional tropical storm.
Although a holiday during the wet season of Bandung is really quite feasible, since there are still many dry and sunny days to enjoy, holiday makers generally pay a visit to the island of Java in the dry season, between May and September. From June to September, the weather is at its driest and climate most appealing. It is quite possible that you won't even experience much more than a brief shower or two if you arrive at this time of the year.
Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go
Due to its relative elevation, Bandung does tend to boast a slightly cooler climate when compared to other cities in Indonesia, with high levels of humidity. However, that said, daytime temperatures rarely stray far from 30°C / 86°F and by evening, tend to easily top 20°C / 68°F, meaning that your clothing should always be light.
Bandung Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)
|
Maximum |
Minimum |
January |
28°C / 82°F |
23°C / 73°F |
February |
28°C / 82°F |
23°C / 73°F |
March |
29°C / 84°F |
23°C / 73°F |
April |
30°C / 86°F |
23°C / 73°F |
May |
30°C / 86°F |
23°C / 73°F |
June |
30°C / 86°F |
23°C / 73°F |
July |
30°C / 86°F |
23°C / 73°F |
August |
30°C / 86°F |
23°C / 73°F |
September |
31°C / 88°F |
23°C / 73°F |
October |
31°C / 88°F |
23°C / 73°F |
November |
31°C / 88°F |
23°C / 73°F |
December |
30°C / 86°F |
23°C / 73°F |