East Java

The capital of East Java, Surabaya is a major port and the second largest city in Indonesia. For most visitors it is merely a transit point on the way to or from Bali or Sulawesi. It has an interesting old city, a modern centre full of multi-storey shopping plazas, and heart-stopping traffic; crossing the street is a true test of nerves. If you thrive in big cities, then you'll certainly like teeming Surabaya.

The sunny days within dry season between May and September are warm and pleasent, while the rainy season is between October and April, tropical showers will alternate with clear sky and sunshine. The average temperature of the day in coastal areas varies from about 28ºC (82ºF) during May, June, July to about 30ºC (86ºF) in March and October.

It is approximately one and half hours drive to the highland where temperature varies from 16ºC to 26ºC and it is known to drop about 8ºC during the night. The humidity is high (from a minimum of 70% to a maximum of 96%). The weather is most pleasent between May to September.