Live weather in Pekalongan, currently 29°C with patchy rain nearby. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Pekalongan is in Indonesia — see weather across all major cities in Indonesia, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
29.0°C
feels like 32.2°C
Patchy rain nearby
Current Weather in Pekalongan, Indonesia Updated at 3:00 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 67% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 15.1 kph (10°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1009.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.1 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 70% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 3.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 05:52 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 05:42 PM |
Pekalongan stays hot overnight at 29°C, with patchy rain. A drizzle is dampening Pekalongan right now. Expect it to feel like about 32°C outside. There's a noticeable 15 kph wind out of the west. The air feels damp at 67% humidity.
Air quality is moderate (US EPA index 2, PM2.5 31) — acceptable for most people. A gentle UV of 3 means minimal burn risk. Sunrise was 05:52 AM, sunset is 05:42 PM: 11h 50m of light in Pekalongan.
There's a 42% chance of rain today, with around 1 mm forecast. Wet now, but conditions look to improve from about 5pm. Today is about typical for August in Pekalongan.
Not much variation this week — highs near 30°C, lows about 22°C. For context, the record high for this date in Pekalongan is 33°C.
Bottom line: take an umbrella if you're heading out in Pekalongan today.
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| Parameter | Value |
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| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 3 (Low) |
| CO: | 188.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 158.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 3.6 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 22.4 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 30.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 33.3 µg/m³ |
Pekalongan sits on the north coast of Java, Indonesia, a city that hums with the rhythm of batik. Known as the Batik City, its streets are lined with workshops where wax and dye transform cloth into intricate art. The air carries a faint scent of candle wax and sambal. To the south, the volcanic peaks of Central Java rise green and misty; to the north, the Java Sea glimmers. This is a place of lively markets, riverside kampungs, and a creative pulse that feels both ancient and everyday. The city’s flat, low-lying geography keeps it close to the water, with the Solo River threading through.
Under the Köppen Af classification, Pekalongan experiences a tropical rainforest climate. There is no true dry season: rain falls heavily year-round, peaking between November and March when the northwest monsoon drenches the region. Average temperatures hover around 27°C, with daytime highs reaching 32°C and lows rarely dipping below 24°C. Humidity stays above 80 percent, making the air feel thick and warm. For packing, breathable cotton or linen clothing is essential, along with a sturdy umbrella or light rain jacket. Lightweight footwear that dries quickly helps when streets flood after downpours.
The best time to visit weather-wise is the slightly drier period from June to September, when rainfall diminishes and skies brighten without losing the tropical heat. Even then, expect brief afternoon showers. Notable weather phenomena include the intense monsoon rains that can cause localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas near the coast. Thunderstorms are frequent, punctuated by dramatic lightning shows. The city does not experience hurricanes or typhoons, but the combination of high humidity and steady rain defines daily life. For the weather-curious traveler, Pekalongan offers a pure taste of equatorial rainforest—consistent, warm, and wet.
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