Soe weather in October
In October, Soe sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 64 mm of rain across 8 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in October, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Soe's 3rd-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Soe's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- 8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 5:21 AM – 5:35 PM
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.09 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.1
- out of 10
Soe is capital of South Central Timor, West Timor, Indonesia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical October day in Soe reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 1°C warmer than September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 17 |
| 2 | 30 | 17 |
| 3 | 30 | 17 |
| 4 | 30 | 17 |
| 5 | 30 | 17 |
| 6 | 30 | 18 |
| 7 | 30 | 18 |
| 8 | 30 | 18 |
| 9 | 30 | 18 |
| 10 | 30 | 18 |
| 11 | 30 | 18 |
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| 28 | 31 | 18 |
| 29 | 31 | 19 |
| 30 | 31 | 19 |
| 31 | 31 | 19 |
Soe weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 20° | 322 | 28.8 | 12.5 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 27° / 20° | 289 | 26.2 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 28° / 20° | 274 | 25 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 28° / 19° | 151 | 17.3 | 11.8 | 4.8 |
| May | 28° / 18° | 79 | 12.9 | 11.6 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 27° / 17° | 41 | 8.4 | 11.4 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 27° / 16° | 27 | 6.4 | 11.5 | 7.0 |
| Aug | 28° / 16° | 13 | 3.2 | 11.7 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 30° / 16° | 21 | 3.1 | 11.9 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 31° / 18° | 64 | 8 | 12.2 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 30° / 19° | 178 | 17 | 12.5 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 29° / 20° | 330 | 27.5 | 12.6 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 38%.
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| Clearer (%) | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Cloudier (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | 37 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 63 | 37 |
| 4 | 63 | 37 |
| 5 | 63 | 37 |
| 6 | 63 | 37 |
| 7 | 63 | 37 |
| 8 | 63 | 37 |
| 9 | 64 | 36 |
| 10 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 63 | 37 |
| 13 | 63 | 37 |
| 14 | 62 | 38 |
| 15 | 62 | 38 |
| 16 | 61 | 39 |
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| 20 | 61 | 39 |
| 21 | 61 | 39 |
| 22 | 61 | 39 |
| 23 | 61 | 39 |
| 24 | 61 | 39 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 60 | 40 |
| 27 | 60 | 40 |
| 28 | 60 | 40 |
| 29 | 60 | 40 |
| 30 | 60 | 40 |
| 31 | 60 | 40 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Soe gets around 64 mm of rain over 8 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 25% and peaks near 30% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 19 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 21 |
| 5 | 22 |
| 6 | 22 |
| 7 | 23 |
| 8 | 23 |
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| 30 | 29 |
| 31 | 30 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the humid band about 39% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 30% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Comfortable (%) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Humid (%) | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 |
| Muggy (%) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 34 | 41 | 18 | 0 |
| 2 | 7 | 34 | 41 | 19 | 0 |
| 3 | 6 | 34 | 40 | 20 | 0 |
| 4 | 6 | 33 | 40 | 21 | 0 |
| 5 | 6 | 33 | 40 | 22 | 0 |
| 6 | 6 | 32 | 40 | 23 | 0 |
| 7 | 6 | 31 | 39 | 23 | 0 |
| 8 | 6 | 31 | 39 | 24 | 0 |
| 9 | 6 | 30 | 39 | 25 | 0 |
| 10 | 6 | 29 | 39 | 26 | 0 |
| 11 | 6 | 28 | 39 | 27 | 0 |
| 12 | 6 | 27 | 39 | 27 | 0 |
| 13 | 6 | 27 | 39 | 28 | 1 |
| 14 | 6 | 26 | 39 | 29 | 1 |
| 15 | 6 | 25 | 39 | 29 | 1 |
| 16 | 6 | 25 | 38 | 30 | 1 |
| 17 | 6 | 25 | 38 | 31 | 1 |
| 18 | 5 | 24 | 38 | 32 | 1 |
| 19 | 5 | 24 | 37 | 32 | 1 |
| 20 | 5 | 24 | 37 | 33 | 1 |
| 21 | 5 | 24 | 37 | 33 | 2 |
| 22 | 4 | 23 | 37 | 34 | 2 |
| 23 | 4 | 23 | 37 | 34 | 2 |
| 24 | 4 | 23 | 37 | 35 | 2 |
| 25 | 4 | 22 | 37 | 35 | 2 |
| 26 | 4 | 22 | 37 | 36 | 2 |
| 27 | 4 | 21 | 37 | 36 | 2 |
| 28 | 4 | 20 | 38 | 36 | 2 |
| 29 | 4 | 20 | 38 | 37 | 2 |
| 30 | 3 | 19 | 39 | 37 | 2 |
| 31 | 3 | 18 | 39 | 38 | 2 |
Wind in October
Winds average 6 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
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| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
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| 18 | 6 | calm |
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| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:29 AM to 5:16 AM, and sunset from 5:34 PM to 5:37 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:29 | 5:34 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 5:29 | 5:34 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 5:28 | 5:34 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 5:27 | 5:34 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 5:27 | 5:34 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 5:26 | 5:34 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 5:26 | 5:34 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:25 | 5:34 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:25 | 5:34 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:24 | 5:34 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 5:24 | 5:34 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 5:23 | 5:34 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 5:23 | 5:34 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 5:22 | 5:34 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 5:22 | 5:34 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 5:21 | 5:35 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 5:21 | 5:35 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 5:20 | 5:35 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 5:20 | 5:35 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 5:20 | 5:35 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 5:19 | 5:35 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 5:19 | 5:35 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 5:18 | 5:35 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 5:18 | 5:35 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 5:18 | 5:36 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 5:17 | 5:36 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 5:17 | 5:36 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 5:17 | 5:36 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 5:16 | 5:36 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 5:16 | 5:37 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 5:16 | 5:37 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 7.09 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.86 kWh/m² to a high of 7.09 kWh/m² in October across the year — October's 7.09 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Soe
None of Soe's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Soe sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Soe's monsoon runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Soe?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Soe for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Soe in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Soe sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 8 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Soe in October
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 31 km away) is warmest in December at about 30°C and coldest in August near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | Tropical |
| Feb | 30 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 30 | Tropical |
| Dec | 30 | Tropical |
UV index in Soe in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Soe peaks around February 22 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Soe in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Soe is worst in October — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.9× the cleanest month (August, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 11 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Soe?
Soe sits at 9.9°S, 124.3°E, 852 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Kefamenanu, 51 km away.
Topography around Soe
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Soe.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Soe has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 456 m around an average of 778 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,031 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,371 m.
The land around Soe is covered by trees (55%) and grassland (30%) within 3 km, trees (67%) and grassland (30%) within 16 km, and trees (47%) and water (37%) within 80 km.
Indonesia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,060
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.3
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 11.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 471
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Soe (-9.8607°, 124.284°, elevation 852 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).