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East Java

Region · 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Population 41,814,500
Area 48,136 km²
Time zone Asia/Jakarta
Official website www.jatimprov.go.id
East Java

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East Java's Unmissable Wonders

East Java's landscape is dominated by the active volcanic peaks of Mount Bromo and the Ijen crater, famous for its turquoise acidic lake. The region preserves Majapahit history through sites like Candi Bajang Ratu and the Pura Luhur Poten temple. Surabaya, the provincial capital, contains colonial-era architecture such as the House of Sampoerna and maritime landmarks like the KRI Pasopati submarine. Natural conservation areas include Meru Betiri National Park and the high-altitude gardens of Batu.

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Sacred Sites of Significance

East Java’s spiritual landscape reflects centuries of cultural shifts, featuring 14th-century Majapahit ruins like the red-brick Bajang Ratu gateway and the Candi Tikus ritual bathing pool. The region is home to the Al-Akbar National Mosque, Indonesia's second-largest Islamic house of worship, and the historic Sunan Ampel Mosque. Other significant sites include the Pura Luhur Poten at the base of Mount Bromo, the colonial-era Kepanjen Church, and Hong Tiek Hian, the oldest Chinese temple in Surabaya.

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Indonesia's Natural Wonders

East Java’s landscape is defined by the Pacific Ring of Fire, featuring active stratovolcanoes like Mount Bromo and the Ijen complex, known for its electric-blue sulfur fires and acidic crater lake. The region encompasses the Tengger massif’s vast sand sea and dramatic waterfalls such as Madakaripura, which drops 200 meters within a deep canyon. Coastal areas like Tanjung Papuma provide contrast with white sand beaches and jagged rock formations along the Indian Ocean.

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Vibrant Local Markets

East Java’s marketplaces range from historic colonial-era structures like Malang’s Pasar Klojen to the modern, eco-friendly rebuild of Pasar Pon in Trenggalek. These hubs serve as essential trade centers for fresh produce, textiles, and local crafts. Specialized sites like Pasar Burung and Pasar Hewan offer a look at regional bird and livestock trading, while Plasa Lumajang provides a contemporary department store experience within the province's traditional commercial landscape.

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East Java — Map

East Java — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 23°–31°
  • 24° at night
  • 30 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 23°–30°
  • 24° at night
  • 28 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 23°–31°
  • 24° at night
  • 28 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 23°–31°
  • 24° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 22°–32°
  • 24° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 21°–32°
  • 23° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 20°–32°
  • 22° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 20°–33°
  • 22° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 33° (feels like 35°) · extremes 21°–34°
  • 23° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 36°) · extremes 23°–36°
  • 24° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 24°–35°
  • 25° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 23°–32°
  • 24° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5; NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Indonesian Rupiah IDR Rp · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Indonesian
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+62
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
East Java
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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