Strong sunshine forecast to push temperatures to 37°C in Indonesia’s Surabaya

Warm air and strong sunshine to raise temperatures

From October 19 to October 26, temperatures in Indonesia are forecast to rise as strong sunshine combines with warm air. Skies will be mostly clear, allowing sunshine to warm the ground. Warm air of +18°C or higher at around 1,500 m is spreading widely from the Indian Ocean and continues to warm areas near the surface. This pattern is expected to persist.

Forecast for major cities

Strong sunshine and warm air are expected to persist during the period. In Surabaya, temperatures are forecast to reach 37°C from the 19th to the 26th, with humidity of 35% to 49%. In Jakarta, temperatures are forecast to reach 35°C on the 20th, with humidity at 47%. In Denpasar, temperatures are forecast to reach 35°C from the 20th to the 21st. Humidity is also expected to be high, at 62% to 66%, making conditions hot and humid.

Please limit time outdoors during the day as much as possible. Take steps to cope with the heat, such as drinking water regularly and improving ventilation indoors.