The short answer
When to go to Bandung
The driest months, June to September, are the most comfortable for crater visits and walking the colonial centre, with August the driest on the Wikipedia climate record. March and November are the wettest, with more than 300 mm of rain a month, so older travellers should plan museum stops and keep afternoons flexible. Weekends are the busiest in any month because of visitors from Jakarta.
Month by month
Bandung weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 20°C | 175 mm | Wet; showers common, mild highland warmth | |
| February | 28°C | 20°C | 200 mm | Wet; keep indoor stops in reserve | |
| March | 29°C | 20°C | 343 mm | Wettest stretch; heavy rain likely most days | |
| April | 29°C | 21°C | 276 mm | Still wet; rain tends to ease late in the month | |
| May | 29°C | 20°C | 213 mm | Rain easing; mornings usually workable | |
| June | 29°C | 20°C | 110 mm | Drier; a good start to the dry season | |
| July | 29°C | 19°C | 77 mm | Dry and cooler nights; busy period | |
| August | 29°C | 19°C | 60 mm | Driest month on the record; book ahead | |
| September | 30°C | 19°C | 85 mm | Dry and warm; comfortable for craters | |
| October | 30°C | 20°C | 175 mm | First heavier showers; warm afternoons | |
| November | 29°C | 20°C | 330 mm | Very wet; carry rain gear and plan indoors | |
| December | 29°C | 20°C | 274 mm | Wet; showers most days |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Bandung seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: July, August and September
- July: Dry and cooler nights; busy period
- August: Driest month on the record; book ahead
- September: Dry and warm; comfortable for craters
Good, with small trade-offs: June
- June: Drier; a good start to the dry season
Possible, with planning: January, February, April, May, October and December
- January: Wet; showers common, mild highland warmth
- February: Wet; keep indoor stops in reserve
- April: Still wet; rain tends to ease late in the month
- May: Rain easing; mornings usually workable
- October: First heavier showers; warm afternoons
- December: Wet; showers most days
Best avoided with parents or children: March and November
- March: Wettest stretch; heavy rain likely most days
- November: Very wet; carry rain gear and plan indoors
Useful answers
Best time to visit Bandung: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Bandung?
July, August and September are the best months to visit Bandung, with June also good. The driest months, June to September, are the most comfortable for crater visits and walking the colonial centre, with August the driest on the Wikipedia climate record. March and November are the wettest, with more than 300 mm of rain a month, so older travellers should plan museum stops and keep afternoons flexible. Weekends are the busiest in any month because of visitors from Jakarta.
Which months should I avoid in Bandung with elderly parents?
March and November are the months to avoid with older travellers. Wettest stretch; heavy rain likely most days Very wet; carry rain gear and plan indoors
When does it rain most in Bandung?
March is the wettest month, with about 343 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is September, with average highs around 30°C.