Ijen
Ijen is a stratovolcano located in the Bondowoso region of Indonesia, reaching an elevation of 2,769 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Indonesia.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit Ijen are July, August, and September, which receive between 79 mm and 123 mm of rain over about 11 to 12 days. Temperatures remain consistent year-round, with daily highs around 17 °C to 19 °C and lows between 10 °C and 12 °C. The rainy season runs from November through April, with rainfall peaking in January at 440 mm over 29 days.
Banyuwangi Airport is the nearest airport, located 30 km away in Rogojampi. For international connections, Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is 127 km away. The site is 844 km from the capital, Jakarta.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 15 °C on average. The wettest is January, with about 440 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 440 | 418 | 393 | 223 | 168 | 119 | 123 | 79 | 90 | 153 | 220 | 387 |
| Rainy days | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 28 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
