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.

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COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Boomvarens op 1500 meter Telomojo Java TMnr 10006099.jpg
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM De stam van een vertakte Alsophila afkomstig van de Gunung Telomojo TMnr 10024241.jpg
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Een Europese officier en soldaat op de Telomojo Midden-Java TMnr 10004093.jpg
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Een vertakte Alsophila in het bos op de Gunung Telomojo TMnr 10024240.jpg
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Gezicht op de Gunung Telomoyo in de omgeving van de pasanggrahan Kopeng TMnr 10021586.jpg
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Varens op de Telomojo Java TMnr 10006098.jpg
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Mount Telomoyo at a Glance#

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About Mount Telomoyo#

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.

Dry season / Best time to hike
Apr-Oct · 12-25°C
Less rain and clearer trails - the preferred period for trekking and summit views.
Wet season
Nov-Mar · 18-30°C
Frequent rain leads to slippery trails and limited visibility; climbs are more challenging and riskier.

Weather & Climate near Mount Telomoyo#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 64 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 14° - 22° 18° 435 mm overcast 88% 1.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.4h
February Good 14° - 22° 18° 386 mm overcast 89% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.2h
March Good 14° - 22° 18° 405 mm overcast 89% 1.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
April Good 14° - 22° 18° 313 mm overcast 88% 1.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.8h
May Very Good 14° - 22° 18° 205 mm partly cloudy 88% 1.7 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
June Very Good 13° - 22° 17° 99 mm partly cloudy 86% 1.7 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
July Very Good 12° - 21° 17° 82 mm some cloud 81% 1.9 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
August Very Good 12° - 21° 17° 59 mm some cloud 73% 2.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
September Very Good 13° - 22° 17° 69 mm some cloud 68% 2.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
October Good 14° - 22° 18° 159 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h
November Good 14° - 22° 18° 323 mm overcast 82% 1.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
December Good 14° - 22° 18° 422 mm overcast 87% 1.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h