Bandung - Parijs van Java
Bandung is the capital city of West Java, and the third largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and Surabaya. Nicknamed Parijs van Java (Paris of Java) by the Dutch for its resemblance to Paris and European atmosphere back in colonial times, Bandung also earned another nickname as Kota Kembang, literally meaning the Flower City since Bandung used to have a lot of flowers. Located at the altitude of 768m and surrounded by the lush and beautiful Parahyangan mountains makes the climate mild and pleasant. The city has been well known for its universities, creative industries and a great place for gastronomic adventure.
In the summer, you’ll enjoy the city at the height of its festival calendar (Moslem big days), absorb new influences, and meet like-minded people from around the world as you embrace our exciting and enchanting city. When you join us for the Summer School you will have the opportunity to get involved with and some of the city’s finest views and cultures alongside your studies.
The climate is tropical in Bandung. During most months of the year, there is significant rainfall in Bandung. There is only a short dry season. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is Am. In Bandung, the average annual temperature is 26.8 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2120 mm.
With an average of 27.9 °C, October is the warmest month. In July, the average temperature is 25.7 °C. It is the lowest average temperature of the whole year.
