With a population of 1,29 million, Semarang is the largest city in Central Java, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Semarang has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Semarang in April, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 25 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 430 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Semarang, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
When flying to Semarang, you’ll arrive at Semarang Achmad Yani (SRG), which is located 5 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Semarang from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 34h 35m.
Located 2.3 km from the city centre, Semarang Poncol is the busiest station in Semarang. Another popular train station is Semarang Tawang, located 3 km from the centre.
Average rates range from around C$ 34 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 123 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 1.32 per litre in Semarang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.78 and C$ 21.04.