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Bandung

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Bandung month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bandung are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 18°C), and November the wettest (about 304 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.620.02277.8
February26.419.92597.7
March27.119.72498.5
April27.519.52309.2
May27.919.31899.9
June27.818.69310.4
July28.117.86411.0
August29.118.07411.3
September29.518.614010.7
October29.319.32169.7
November28.019.83048.2
December27.120.02308.0

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People and places shaping Bandung

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1488

    The earliest reference to the area dates back to 1488, although archaeological findings suggest a type of Homo erectus species had long previously lived on the banks of the Cikapundung River and around the old lake of Bandung.

  2. Documented history · 1786

    In 1786, a supply road connecting Batavia (now Jakarta), Bogor, Cianjur, Bandung, Sumedang and Cirebon was constructed.

  3. Documented history · 1809

    In 1809, Napoleon ordered Governor Herman Willem Daendels to improve the defensive systems of Java to protect against a possible British invasion.

  4. Documented history · 1810

    In 1810, the road was laid down in Bandung and was named De Groote Postweg (or the 'Great Post Road'), the present-day location of Jalan Asia-Afrika.

  5. Earliest documented reference to Bandung

    Area first mentioned in historical records in 1488.

Current public leadership

  • Yana Mulyana

    Wikidata currently records this person as Bandung's head of government. Indonesian politician.

People associated with this place

  • Kahitna

    Popular Indonesian pop band formed in Bandung.

  • The Changcuters

    Indie rock band originating from Bandung.

  • SM*SH

    Boy band that started its career in Bandung.

Historical figures

  • Herman Willem Daendels

    Governor who ordered the Great Post Road through Bandung in 1809‑1810.

  • R. A. Wiranatakusumah II

    Chief Administrator who moved the regency office to present‑day city centre.

  • Franz Junghuhn

    Introduced cinchona (quinine) plantations to the Bandung highlands in the 19th century.

  • Albert Aalbers

    Dutch architect who designed the DENIS bank (1936) and renovated Savoy Homann Hotel.

Local business and employers

  • Kereta Api Indonesia

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bandung. Major operator of public railways in Indonesia.

  • Telkom Indonesia

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bandung. State-owned telecommunication company in Indonesia.

  • Pindad

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bandung. Indonesian military and commercial company.

  • Indonesian Aerospace

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bandung. Aerospace manufacturer in Indonesia.

  • Telkom University

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Bandung. Private University in Indonesia.

Newspapers and local media

  • Animonster

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Bandung. Anime magazine.

  • Kiddo

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Bandung. Indonesian magazine.

  • Manglé

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Bandung. Indonesian culture magazine.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Bandung, in brief

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02 · History

How Bandung took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Bandung

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Bandung

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Bandung

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Bandung

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Bandung

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08 · Questions

Questions about Bandung

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bandung

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01 · Q&A

Where is Bandung located and what are its coordinates?

Bandung is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -6.9222, 107.6069 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Bandung?

Bandung has a recorded population of approximately 2,528,163 and observes the Asia/Jakarta time zone (IDR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Bandung?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Bandung include id, en, nl, jv, and the circulating currency is IDR.

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