Major city · Indonesia
Pati
Spend 1–2 days in Pati for waterfalls, caves and local food; easy day‑trip from Jepara or Kudus (≈1 h by car).
Pati is a small regency in northeastern Central Java with natural sights (waterfall, caves, beach) and distinctive street food. It is reachable by bus from Jakarta or Semarang and sits about 70 km east of Semarang airport, making a short stay or a day‑trip feasible.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy)
- Airport
- SRG
- Nights
- 1
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
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- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pati110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pati, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyPati is generally safe for day visitors; traffic can be chaotic and afternoon angkot service ends early, so arrange transport ahead.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118/119 fire and ambulance · 112 General (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSRG Jenderal Ahmad Yani International Airport (70 km (43 mi) west; bus or car to Pati (~1 h 30 min).).SRG Jenderal Ahmad Yani International Airport (43 mi (70 km) west; bus or car to Pati (~1 h 30 min).).
- Getting aroundAngkot minibuses (Pati‑Trangkil, Pati‑Juwana, Juwana‑Batangan) run until afternoon; rent a motorbike or car for flexibility…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealKacang atom (peanut snack)street vendorRp3,000–5,000
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per personRp250,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomRp800,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomRp1,200,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp30,000 · Mid Rp60,000 · High Rp120,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SRG Jenderal Ahmad Yani International Airport (70 km (43 mi) west; bus or car to Pati (~1 h 30 min).)SRG Jenderal Ahmad Yani International Airport (43 mi (70 km) west; bus or car to Pati (~1 h 30 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Sep (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Aug (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pati: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Angkot minibuses (Pati‑Trangkil, Pati‑Juwana, Juwana‑Batangan) run until afternoon; rent a motorbike or car for flexibility; V‑Jek ride‑hailing available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kudus
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Car or bus, about 45 min
Historic town with a famous market.
Rembang
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Car or bus, about 1 h 15 min
Coastal town on the Great Post Road.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Griya Lestari Hotel
2‑star, near Highway 1 and Alun‑Alun Pati park; price from Rp228,000.
The Safin Hotel Pati
3‑star, 8‑min walk to Alun‑Alun Simpang Lima; price from Rp473,793.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp30,000–50,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp60,000–100,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × Rp800,000 | Rp800,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp60,000 | Rp120,000 |
| Bus from Semarang airport to Pati (round‑trip)2 × Rp120,000 · check | Rp240,000 |
| Motorbike rental (full day)2 × Rp80,000 · check | Rp160,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp132,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp726,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,452,000≈ US$90 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Nasi gandulserved on banana leaf | Rp8,000–12,000 |
| Soto kemiricandlenut broth | Rp7,000–10,000 |
| Kacang atom (peanut snack)street vendor | Rp3,000–5,000 |
| Motorbike rental (per day)check | Rp80,000–120,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Angkot service stops in the afternoon; plan alternative transport for evening.
- Roads to remote waterfalls can be steep; wear proper shoes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118/119
- General
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance118/119
- General112
Embassy
US consular services are in Surabaya; Indonesian emergency numbers above apply.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Semarang Airport → Pati (bus): about Rp120,000 one‑way (check)
- Motorbike rental (full day): about Rp80,000 (check)
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma‑faf)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tə‑ri‑ma ka‑si‑h)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (bə‑ra‑pa har‑ga‑nya)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the bathroom? (di ma‑na to‑let)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pati. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Jepara for beach access (≈30 min east).
- Combine with a visit to Mount Muria (≈2 h north) for hiking.
Sources
- officialWikidata – Pati
- secondaryWikivoyage: Pati, revision 5214567 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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