Surabaya Holiday Weather Overview
The city of Surabaya is located on the northeast coast of Java Island. It is Indonesia's second city and is a vibrant place and business hub. Surabaya is a melting pot of cultures with excellent bazaars and markets lined with food stalls. These traditional locations contrast pleasantly with old colonial buildings and modern shopping centres.
The city looks out over the narrow Madura Strait to Madura Island. The island and Surabaya are linked by a long suspension bridge. Ferries also ply the route between the two. The embarkation point in Surabaya is Tanjung Perak, the city port. Ferry passengers are provided with wonderful views of the busy but pictorial port.
Surabaya city draws include the Monumen Kapal Selam submarine museum, Cheng Hoo Mosque, Surabaya Zoo, the Mpu Tantular Museum's eclectic Javanese relics and the heritage Sampoerna House. Sampoerna is a Dutch colonial complex and features a cigarette museum, a gallery, handicraft and gift shops, and an ambient café.
When is the best month to visit Surabaya?
The dry months between July and October are the best time to enjoy the weather in Surabaya. Visiting at this time does not require carrying an umbrella at all times. Markets such as Pasar Ampel, where Arabic carpets and products can be found, are more pleasant locations when it is not raining.
Climate in Surabaya
Surabaya weather features lots of rain and high humidity, but with little variation in daily temperatures. There are two seasons in Surabaya: the rainy season (November to June) and the dry season (July to October). The dry season still has some rainy days, but not as many as the months between December and March, which have an average of three metres of rainfall per month. Surabaya weather sees temperatures range between 23°C and 33°C.
Surabaya, the second largest city in Indonesia, experiences a tropical climate that features a distinct wet and a dry season.
Wet season in Surabaya
Surabaya goes through a long wet season, from November till May. January is the wettest month of the year when the city gets around 290 mm of precipitation and only 92 hours of sunshine. Throughout the wet season the average high stands at 32°C while the low fluctuates between 23-25°C. However as the season progresses the level of rainfall decreases gradually as May sees only 100 mm of precipitation. In fact, heavy rain and relatively hot temperature make the season intolerable for the tourists.
Dry season in Surabaya
As Surabaya lies below the equator, the coolest, most comfortable temperatures occur in dry season, from May till August. It is the best season to visit Surabaya. During this season the city remains hot and humid with the average high of 30°C while the low stands at mid twenties. In fact, temperature in the city hardly varies from season to season. Tourist from all over the world likes the season because it features a reduced level of rainfall as August and September get only 10 mm of rainfall.
What to pack and wear in Surabaya?
The warm weather in Surabaya allows visitors to dispense with thick clothes. Travellers can get away with casual clothes such as shorts and lightweight shirts in the daytime, and thin trousers for evening wear. Long trousers and shirts with long sleeves will be useful for protection against mosquitoes when dining at al fresco food courts, or visiting religious structures.
Best months to visit Surabaya?
August and May are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Surabaya. The weather averages gathered from Surabaya weather forecast and Surabaya weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 32°c and average of 342.3333 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Surabaya?
July and August are the coldest months with temperature at around 24°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Surabaya?
January and December receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 316.48mm.
Travelling to Surabaya? Check out our Weather averages of Surabaya to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Surabaya section.