Mount Telomoyo
Mountain Dormant volcano near Semarang with panoramic views
Rising above Central Java, Mount Telomoyo offers day hikes and ridge walks with views across the Kedu plain and neighboring volcanic peaks; local trekkers arrive for sunrise routes and simple hilltop campsites.
Mount Telomoyo is a volcanic peak in Central Java, Indonesia, rising above the surrounding plains north of the Central Javanese lowlands. It forms a prominent local landmark visible from nearby towns.
Day hikers visit for short summit treks and for sunrise or sunset viewpoints that look over nearby plains and settlements. Trails are used by local outdoor groups and the peak is commonly combined with visits to nearby volcanic landscapes.
The mountain is a volcanic cone whose form results from eruptions and subsequent erosion; it is one of several volcanic features on the northern side of Central Java’s volcanic belt. Local route descriptions treat it as a straightforward hike relative to higher Javanese volcanoes.
The peak sits inland in Central Java, north of the city of Semarang and inland from the northern Javanese coast. Trail access is from nearby villages on the mountain’s lower slopes.
Best Time to Visit Mount Telomoyo #
Aim for the dry season (about April-October) for safer, clearer hiking conditions.
Weather & Climate near Mount Telomoyo #
Mount Telomoyo's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 12°C to 22°C. Heavy rainfall (2957 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (435 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (386 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (405 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (313 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (205 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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August
August is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is the warmest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (323 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (422 mm) and mostly overcast skies.