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BMKG Forecasts Sunny Day Across Indonesia This Weekend

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts sunny weather across most of the country this weekend, July 25, 2026.
  • Major cities like Jakarta, Surabaya, and Makassar are expected to have clear skies, while others will experience cloudy or drizzly conditions.
  • The forecast also notes hazy conditions in Jayawijaya and mentions recent weather events, including potential rain from a Pacific cyclonic cycle.

Indonesia can expect predominantly sunny weather across most of the archipelago this weekend, according to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The forecast for Saturday, July 25, 2026, indicates clear skies in numerous major cities.

Cities such as Jakarta, Bandar Lampung, Bandung, Gorontalo, Kendari, Kupang, Makassar, Manokwari, Mataram, Palu, Samarinda, Surabaya, and Yogyakarta are predicted to enjoy sunny conditions. However, the weather will be more varied in other regions.

Ambon, Banda Aceh, Bengkulu, Jambi, Jayapura, and Manado are forecast to experience cloudy skies. Similarly, Palangka Raya, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Pontianak, and Semarang will likely see overcast conditions. A partly cloudy outlook is predicted for Denpasar, Merauke, Sofifi, and Tanjung Selor.

Drizzly weather is expected in Medan, Padang, Pangkal Pinang, and Tanjung Pinang. Meanwhile, the city of Jayawijaya is predicted to face hazy conditions. The BMKG also referenced a Pacific cyclonic cycle north of Papua, which could contribute to rain cloud development across parts of Indonesia.

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