Gunung Malabar

Mountain Prominent volcanic peak near Bandung in West Java

A volcanic massif near Bandung in West Java; hikers use its trails for sunrise views over nearby tea country and for volcanic scenery.

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Gunung Malabar
Gunung Malabar (Mount Malabar), West Java, Indonesia
-7.1297, 107.6381

How to Get to Gunung Malabar #

Accessible from Bandung by road (roughly 1-2 hours depending on route). Local minibus services and private hires are common for day trips; confirm route specifics with local guides.

Tips for Visiting Gunung Malabar #

  • Hire a local guide for the ascent routes and for up-to-date trail conditions - volcanic terrain can be unstable.
  • Start early to avoid afternoon cloud build-up and thunderstorms typical in tropical highlands.
  • Combine a climb with visits to Bandung for cultural sights and to explore the surrounding tea plantations.

Best Time to Visit Gunung Malabar #

The dry season (May-September) is the most practical time for climbs and trekking.

Dry season
May-September · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Drier trails and clearer summit conditions; the best time for trekking.
Wet season
Oct-Apr · 20-28°C (68-82°F)
Heavier rain; trails can be muddy and slippery, and visibility reduced.

Weather & Climate near Gunung Malabar #

Climate

Gunung Malabar's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 8°C to 18°C. Heavy rainfall (3279 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (462 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 17°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

462 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (417 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

417 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (438 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

438 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (333 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

333 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (235 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

235 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

August

August is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

71 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

229 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (353 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

353 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (428 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

428 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

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