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Temanggung
Spend 1–2 days in Temanggung: visit Pikatan Water Park (2 h), sample local cassava snacks, and stay at a budget hotel or campsite.
Temanggung is a small town at the foot of Mount Sumbing, known for tobacco farms and cool climate. Its main attractions fit a half‑day to full‑day visit, so a short stay works well before heading to nearby Magelang or the Dieng Plateau.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–October
- avoid December–February (cooler, occasional rain)
- Airport
- JOG
- Nights
- 1
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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
Emergency numbers for Temanggung110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Temanggung, 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
- SafetyTemanggung is generally safe; watch for traffic when crossing roads and keep valuables covered in crowded markets.
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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 · 112 General · 118 ambulance (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.
- AirportJOG Adisutjipto International Airport (Yogyakarta) (about 70 km (43 mi) (≈1 h 30 min by bus) to Temanggung).JOG Adisutjipto International Airport (Yogyakarta) (about 43 mi (70 km) (≈1 h 30 min by bus) to Temanggung).
- Getting aroundRide‑hailing (Gojek, Grab) works town‑wide; local buses from Yogyakarta or Semarang stop at Temanggung Bus Terminal…
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
- JOG Adisutjipto International Airport (Yogyakarta) (about 70 km (43 mi) (≈1 h 30 min by bus) to Temanggung)JOG Adisutjipto International Airport (Yogyakarta) (about 43 mi (70 km) (≈1 h 30 min by bus) to Temanggung)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Temanggung: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 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
Ride‑hailing (Gojek, Grab) works town‑wide; local buses from Yogyakarta or Semarang stop at Temanggung Bus Terminal; dog‑cart (dokar) in Parakan district.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dieng Plateau
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus or private car, about 1 h 30 min
Volcanic plain with temples; good for a half‑day.
Magelang
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus, ~30 min
Larger town with market and rail link.
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.
Aliyana Hotel
Resort‑style, pool, spa; Rp400,000–1,200,000 per night
Hotel Indraloka
1‑star, free wifi; US$7–25 per night
Wisata Alam Sigrowong
Camping among pine trees
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
- Rp80,000–150,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp150,000–300,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel or guesthouse1 × 1 night × Rp400,000 | Rp400,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Rp80,000 | Rp80,000 |
| Pikatan Water Park entry1 × Rp20,000 · check | Rp20,000 |
| Ride‑hailing (average 30 km round trip)1 × Rp50,000 · check | Rp50,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp55,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp605,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp605,000≈ US$40 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights and long‑distance train not included.
Prices of common things
| Cassava chips (Balung kluwuk) | Rp5,000–10,000 |
| Bakso uleg (meatball soup) | Rp15,000–25,000 |
| Local market vegetables | Rp2,000–5,000 per kg |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited bus schedules; check times at the terminal.
- Water park entry fee is Rp20,000; bring cash.
- Beer is scarce; bring your own if desired.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- General
- 112
- Ambulance
- 118
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Emergency
- Police110
- General112
Embassy
US consulate in Jakarta; nearest Indonesian embassy for other nationals.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Yogyakarta → Temanggung: about Rp70,000–90,000, 2 h (check)
- Grab ride town centre → water park: ≈Rp50,000, 10 min (check)
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma-fah)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is this? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
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 Temanggung. 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: May–October · avoid December–February (cooler, occasional rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus terminal → hotel via Grab (5 min).
- Bike rental for short trips around town.
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