Summit weather · Jawa
Gunung Karang weather today
Gunung Karang is a volcano with a summit of 1,778 m in Banten province, Jawa region. The nearest major city in our list is Jakarta (± 87 km straight-line). This page shows a 7-day weather forecast at summit elevation, not for the nearest town, updated automatically every 3 hours. Because it is listed as a volcano, also check its activity status at MAGMA Indonesia before climbing. Hiking conditions today according to the model: Good – summit temperature 14–21 °C, maximum wind 9 km/h and rain 2.3 mm.
21 °C
Heavy rain · feels like 21 °C
- Wind9 km/h N
- Cloud98%
- Humidity68%
- TodayGood
Conditions around 13:00 WIB · Model updated 3 November 2026 at 12:20 WIB · fetched 13:08 WIB
Over the next 7 days, the day with the best summit weather score according to the model is Tuesday, 3 November (rain 2.3 mm, max wind 9 km/h, temperature 14–21 °C).
7-day summit weather forecast for Gunung Karang
| Day | Daytime weather | Temp min/max | Lowest feels-like | Max wind | Rain | Avg cloud | Sunrise / sunset | Hiking conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday3 Nov | Rain | 14 / 21 °C | 15 °C | 9 km/h | 2.3 mm | 82% | 05:29 / 17:49 | Goodwind < 30 km/h, rain < 5 mm, no thunderstorm signal |
| Wednesday4 Nov | Rain | 14 / 22 °C | 14 °C | 13 km/h | 7.3 mm | 52% | 05:29 / 17:49 | Cautionrain 5–19.9 mm |
| Thursday5 Nov | Heavy rain | 14 / 22 °C | 14 °C | 11 km/h | 7.7 mm | 87% | 05:28 / 17:49 | Cautionrain 5–19.9 mm |
| Friday6 Nov | Rain | 13 / 19 °C | 14 °C | 4 km/h | 10.3 mm | 96% | 05:28 / 17:50 | Cautionrain 5–19.9 mm |
| Saturday7 Nov | Rain | 13 / 22 °C | 13 °C | 2 km/h | 4.8 mm | 54% | 05:28 / 17:50 | Goodwind < 30 km/h, rain < 5 mm, no thunderstorm signal |
| Sunday8 Nov | Rain | 13 / 22 °C | 13 °C | 3 km/h | 5.1 mm | 79% | 05:28 / 17:50 | Cautionrain 5–19.9 mm |
| Monday9 Nov | Rain | 13 / 19 °C | 13 °C | 6 km/h | 4.1 mm | 92% | 05:28 / 17:50 | Goodwind < 30 km/h, rain < 5 mm, no thunderstorm signal |
Hourly, next 24 hours
| Time (WIB) | Temp | Feels like | Wind | Rain | Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 🌧️ 21 °C | 21 °C | 9 km/h N | 1.1 mm | 98% |
| 14:00 | 🌦️ 20 °C | 20 °C | 8 km/h SW | 0.2 mm | 96% |
| 15:00 | 🌦️ 20 °C | 20 °C | 8 km/h SW | 0.2 mm | 88% |
| 16:00 | 🌦️ 19 °C | 19 °C | 9 km/h W | 0.3 mm | 94% |
| 17:00 | ☁️ 17 °C | 17 °C | 8 km/h NW | 0.0 mm | 97% |
| 18:00 | 🌦️ 16 °C | 16 °C | 5 km/h E | 0.1 mm | 90% |
| 19:00 | 🌦️ 16 °C | 16 °C | 6 km/h NW | 0.4 mm | 75% |
| 20:00 | ⛅ 15 °C | 15 °C | 7 km/h NW | 0.0 mm | 55% |
| 21:00 | ⛅ 15 °C | 15 °C | 5 km/h NE | 0.0 mm | 65% |
| 22:00 | ⛅ 16 °C | 16 °C | 6 km/h NE | 0.0 mm | 91% |
| 23:00 | ⛅ 15 °C | 15 °C | 6 km/h NE | 0.0 mm | 56% |
| 00:00 | 🌤️ 15 °C | 15 °C | 5 km/h NE | 0.0 mm | 20% |
| 01:00 | 🌤️ 15 °C | 15 °C | 3 km/h NE | 0.0 mm | 24% |
| 02:00 | ⛅ 15 °C | 15 °C | 4 km/h NE | 0.0 mm | 39% |
| 03:00 | ⛅ 15 °C | 15 °C | 5 km/h E | 0.0 mm | 59% |
| 04:00 | ⛅ 14 °C | 14 °C | 6 km/h E | 0.0 mm | 59% |
| 05:00 | ⛅ 14 °C | 14 °C | 6 km/h E | 0.0 mm | 50% |
| 06:00 | ⛅ 15 °C | 15 °C | 6 km/h E | 0.0 mm | 52% |
| 07:00 | ⛅ 17 °C | 17 °C | 6 km/h SE | 0.0 mm | 69% |
| 08:00 | ⛅ 18 °C | 18 °C | 6 km/h SE | 0.0 mm | 79% |
| 09:00 | ⛅ 19 °C | 19 °C | 8 km/h E | 0.0 mm | 87% |
| 10:00 | 🌦️ 21 °C | 21 °C | 12 km/h E | 0.2 mm | 47% |
| 11:00 | 🌦️ 22 °C | 22 °C | 11 km/h E | 0.2 mm | 59% |
| 12:00 | 🌦️ 22 °C | 22 °C | 12 km/h NE | 0.7 mm | 27% |
⚠️ Gunung Karang is listed as a volcano. Its activity status (Normal/Waspada/Siaga/Awas) and hazard radius can only be confirmed at MAGMA Indonesia. This site does not show volcano status.
SIMAKSI permit, quota & hiking status
No online data – check with the basecamp
- SIMAKSI / booking: no verified official online source for this mountain yet. Ask the basecamp or manager directly before you go.
- Manager: not verified yet.
- Official contact: no official contact found yet.
- Open/closed status: no data; do not go without confirmation from the manager.
- Volcano status: check the activity level at MAGMA Indonesia (PVMBG). We do not fetch MAGMA data automatically because that site's robots.txt disallows it.
Facts: Gunung Karang
- Summit elevation
- 1,778 mSource: Wikidata Q2344869 (P2044)
- Coordinates
- -6.2686, 106.0491
- Province
- Banten
- Region
- Jawa
- Time zone
- WIB (UTC+7)
- Elevation class
- B (1,500–2,499 m)
- Difficulty
- no verified data yet
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Nearest cities
- Mountains near Jakarta: ± 87 km straight-line
- Mountains near Bogor: ± 91 km straight-line
- Mountains near Bandar Lampung: ± 128 km straight-line
Straight-line distance from the city centre, not road distance.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Gunung Karang?
Gunung Karang has an elevation of 1,778 m according to Wikidata Q2344869 (P2044).
Which province is Gunung Karang in?
Gunung Karang is in Banten province, Jawa region (based on the summit coordinates -6.2686, 106.0491).
What is the weather on the summit of Gunung Karang today?
According to the MET Norway model (updated 3 November 2026 at 12:20 WIB), today's hiking conditions are rated Good: temperature 14–21 °C, lowest feels-like 15 °C, maximum wind 9 km/h, rain 2.3 mm. This is model data, not an official BMKG warning.
What time is sunrise on the summit of Gunung Karang tomorrow?
Around 05:29 WIB (Wednesday, 4 November 2026), calculated for the standard horizon. Sunset is around 17:49 WIB.
How cold is the summit of Gunung Karang this week?
The lowest summit temperature over the next 7 days is forecast at 13 °C; with wind it can feel colder. Bring warm layers and rain gear.
Does hiking Gunung Karang need a SIMAKSI permit or booking?
We have not found a verified official online source about SIMAKSI (hiking permit) or quotas for Gunung Karang. Ask the basecamp or manager directly before you go.
Is Gunung Karang an active volcano?
Gunung Karang is listed as a volcano in Wikidata. The current activity level (Normal/Waspada/Siaga/Awas) can only be confirmed at MAGMA Indonesia (PVMBG).
Sources
- Coordinates: OpenStreetMap node 546559107
- Elevation: Wikidata Q2344869 (P2044)
- Province: derived from the coordinates via OpenStreetMap Nominatim (reverse geocoding of the coordinates)
- Weather: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0), with elevation adjustment to 1,778 m
- Wikipedia (ID)
- Wikipedia (EN)
Method note: temperature is adjusted to summit elevation by MET Norway; wind and rain come from the global model grid, so real wind on an exposed summit can be stronger. Gust data is not available from the global model for Indonesia. Sunrise/sunset times are calculated for the standard horizon. Full details on data & methods.
Important: the forecasts on this site are automatically processed numerical model output (MET Norway), not official BMKG warnings and not volcano status. Always check BMKG, activity status at MAGMA Indonesia (PVMBG), and trail opening/closure announcements from the national park or basecamp before you climb.