Scorching Heat! Indonesia's 20 Hottest Cities According to BMKG

Air temperatures in several regions of Indonesia have been monitored at considerably high levels in recent days. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has recorded several cities experiencing daily maximum temperatures exceeding 34 degrees Celsius.

According to BMKG’s publication for the period from 15 March 2026 at 07:00 WIB until 16 March 2026 at 07:00 WIB, the highest air temperature was recorded in Surabaya, East Java.

The Maritime Meteorological Station at Tanjung Perak Surabaya recorded a maximum temperature of 35.0°C, making it the highest in Indonesia during the observation period.

Several other regions also recorded considerably high temperatures, particularly in Kalimantan, Banten, and Jakarta. BMKG explained that the data represents the highest air temperatures observed within the last 24 hours at various monitoring stations throughout Indonesia.

The following are the 20 regions with the highest maximum temperatures in Indonesia according to BMKG:

• Surabaya, East Java (Tanjung Perak Maritime Meteorological Station) - 35.0°C

• Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan (Pangsuma Meteorological Station) - 34.8°C

• Kotawaringin Timur, Central Kalimantan (H. Asan Meteorological Station) - 34.8°C

• Serang, Banten (Serang Maritime Meteorological Station) - 34.7°C

• Kotawaringin Barat, Central Kalimantan (Iskandar Meteorological Station) - 34.6°C

• East Jakarta, DKI Jakarta (Halim Perdanakusuma) - 34.5°C

• Sintang, West Kalimantan (Tebelian Meteorological Station) - 34.4°C

• Pontianak, West Kalimantan (Supadio Meteorological Station) - 34.2°C

• North Lampung, Lampung (North Lampung Weather Station) - 34.2°C

• Ciputat, Banten (Large Centre for Meteorology Region II) - 34.2°C

• Melawi, West Kalimantan (Nanga Pinoh Meteorological Station) - 34.0°C

• Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi (Sangia Ni Bandera Meteorological Station) - 34.0°C

• Pontianak, West Kalimantan (Pontianak Maritime Meteorological Station) - 34.0°C

• Tangerang, Banten (Banten Climate Station) - 33.9°C

• Gorontalo (Mutiara Sis-Al Jufri Meteorological Station) - 33.9°C

• Medan, North Sumatra (Large Centre for Meteorology Region I) - 33.8°C

• Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan (Tjilik Riwut Meteorological Station) - 33.7°C

• Deli Serdang, North Sumatra (Deli Serdang Weather Station) - 33.6°C

• Cirebon, West Java (Penggung Meteorological Post) - 33.6°C

• Surabaya, East Java (Perak I Meteorological Station) - 33.6°C

BMKG stated that the high temperatures across various regions of Indonesia are generally influenced by clear weather conditions and considerable solar radiation during daylight hours.

The public is advised to maintain their physical condition during hot weather, such as increasing water intake, limiting strenuous activities under direct sunlight, and using protective equipment such as hats or umbrellas when engaging in outdoor activities.