Major city · Indonesia
Pemalang
Spend 1–2 days in Pemalang for waterfalls, beaches and local food; easy day‑trip to nearby Pekalongan.
Pemalang Regency in Central Java offers easy‑access waterfalls, a city park with pineapple sculpture, two beaches and cheap local eats. It is reachable by train from Semarang and Jakarta, and ride‑hailing works inside town, making a short stay or day‑trip practical.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season)
- Airport
- SRG
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Pemalang110 ▾
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 Pemalang, 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
- SafetyPemalang is generally safe; watch for traffic on busy roads and keep belongings secure at 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 · 118/119 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (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 Semarang Ahmad Yani International Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) north, 1 h by train or car via the Great Post Road.).SRG Semarang Ahmad Yani International Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) north, 1 h by train or car via the Great Post Road.).
- Getting aroundTrain to Pemalang station (KA Gumarang, Jayabaya, Kaligung, Joglosemarkerto).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a warungRp8,000–12,000
- Museum or sight ticketWaterpark entry (Thistle)Rp50,000–80,000
- Budget bedCamping pitch, a night, per personRp50,000
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomRp600,000
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomRp900,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp70,000 · Mid Rp150,000 · High Rp300,000
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 Semarang Ahmad Yani International Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) north, 1 h by train or car via the Great Post Road.)SRG Semarang Ahmad Yani International Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) north, 1 h by train or car via the Great Post Road.)
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
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. 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 Jan (12 rain days), driest May (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pemalang: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 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
Train to Pemalang station (KA Gumarang, Jayabaya, Kaligung, Joglosemarkerto). Within town use Gojek (motorbike or car). Walkable city park and beaches.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pekalongan
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Train to Pekalongan (approx. 30 min) or bus from Pemalang station
Coastal city with colonial architecture and batik markets.
Semarang
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Train to Semarang (about 45 min) or car via Great Post Road
Larger city; consider only if you need airport connection.
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.
R‑Gina Hotel
From Rp442,342; restaurant, pool, conference centre.
Area Camping Bukit Tangkeban
Campground with Mount Slamet view; registration 16:00–23:00.Campground with Mount Slamet view; registration 4:00 PM–11:00 PM.
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
- Rp70,000–120,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp120,000–250,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × Rp600,000 | Rp600,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Train Pemalang ↔ Semarang (round‑trip)2 × Rp50,000 · check | Rp100,000 |
| Gojek ride (average 5 km)2 × Rp15,000 · check | Rp30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp103,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp566,500 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,133,000≈ US$70 |
2026 estimate in IDR; flights and inter‑regional rail not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a warung | Rp8,000–12,000 |
| Nasi goreng with egg | Rp12,000–20,000 |
| Sari nanas (pineapple juice) | Rp5,000–8,000 |
| Waterpark entry (Thistle) | Rp50,000–80,000 |
| Rafting (Basecamp Rainbow) | Rp150,000/person |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train times vary; check schedule before travel.
- Rain can make waterfall trails slippery in the wet season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118/119
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance118/119
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Surabaya; Indonesian embassy in Jakarta.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Jakarta → Pemalang: about Rp150,000–200,000 (check schedule)
- Gojek ride 5 km: about Rp15,000–20,000
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma-fah)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee mah-nah toh-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 Pemalang. 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–Oct · avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season) · 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 train‑to‑hotel contract for R‑Gina Hotel (check last‑minute availability).
- Create walking clusters: city park, beaches, waterfall trailheads.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Pemalang
- secondaryWikivoyage: Pemalang, revision 4731378 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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