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Cilacap
Kabupaten Cilacap · Indonesia
Cilacap is a town that located in the southwest of Central Java, Indonesia. It act as the seat regency of Cilacap.
The best months to visit are July–September.
The sea is warmest in April, at about 29°C (84°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): January–December.
April is the hottest month, with highs around 31°C (88°F).
August is the coldest month, with lows around 22°C (72°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 18 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 8.5 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 50% of places in Indonesia.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 90%
- Wind
- 14 km/h E
- Gusts
- 18 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:20 / 17:37
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Cilacap
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Average low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 327 | 252 | 274 | 266 | 215 | 174 | 92 | 101 | 154 | 323 | 373 | 328 |
| Rain days | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 8 | 8 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8 | 8 | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Humidity (%) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Go score | 68 | 72 | 71 | 76 | 85 | 89 | 96 | 96 | 94 | 88 | 74 | 71 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Updated: About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Cilacap, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: September–June Dry season: July–August (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Beach & swimming — Good: sea ≥ 24 °C, highs ≥ 26 °C and at most 6 rain days (or under 40 mm of rain in the month). Fair: sea ≥ 21 °C, highs ≥ 23 °C and at most 10 rain days (or under 80 mm).
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Diving & snorkelling — Good: sea ≥ 25 °C in a dry spell. Fair: ≥ 22 °C, or ≥ 20 °C near known dive sites.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Cilacap: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Best value months
Good weather, fewer visitors, usually lower prices.
December–March
- Jan68
- Feb72
- Mar71
- Dec71
An estimate: months with a go score of 60 or more and below-average tourist numbers.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Cilacap: sea water temperature
Wave height: 1 m
Swimming seasonJanuary–December
Average sea temperature by month
Cilacap travel guide
What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Cilacap is a town that located in the southwest of Central Java, Indonesia. It act as the seat regency of Cilacap.
Cilacap is on Central Java's south (Indian Ocean) coast. The island of Nusa Kambangan, known for its high-security prison, is off the coast, and is part of the Cilacap regency.
By car Cilacap's capital city is about south of the main Southern Java Route trunk road, halfway between Bandung ( to the west) and Jogja ( to the east). Although Cilacap's capital city is just east of the well-known beach town of Pangandaran as the crow flies, there is no road along the coast, and the trip is about 4 hours. By train is served by one executive class train a day from Jakarta Gambir station, via Cirebon, Purwokerto, and Kroya. The train leaves Jakarta at 22:15, and arrives in Cilacap at 05:15. The return journey departs at 14:30 and arrives in Jakarta at 21:23. By plane
small, with daily flights on small Cessna planes operated by Susi Air, to and from East Jakarta's Halim Airport.
By ride-hailing app There are some online ride-hailing apps such as Gojek. You may choose to go by motorcycle or car.
An abandoned Dutch fortress. Built between 1861 and 1879, the fortress originally served to defend the important port of Cilacap, though after a series of changes in ownership it fell into disrepair in the 1960s. In 1987 it was opened to the public.
A brown sand beach. Along the beach are numerous restaurants many serving grilled fish. Souvenirs and hotels are also available. Fishing is a popular pastime at the beach, which is crowded with local residents on the weekends. Boats are available for rent, as are water activities such as banana boats.
A white sand beach located on Nusa Kambangan Island. The island of Nusa Kambangan was first used as a prison during the Dutch colonial period. In 1905 it was declared a restricted area and closed to the public.
Food souvenirs Rempeyek yutuk, mole crabs cracker. Sale pisang, sweet flattened banana snack.
The town's pleasure beach at Teluk Penyu has a strip of seafood restaurants. Also, you may try Cilacap specialty cuisine.
Local Cilacap cuisine, brekecek (spicy steamed fish).
Cilacap's specialty of two skewers of chicken satay.
Cilacap's capital city is a coastline city, the whole coconut drink is very common at there. The price is in the range of Rp10,000-20,000.
The telephone area code of Cilacap is 0282.
Banjar — the nearest city in West Java province. Pangandaran — if you are feeling adventurous, it is possible to get to the resort town of Pangandaran to the west by hiring a small boat to take you through the mangrove forests of Segara Anakan bay and dropping you at Kalipucang, from where you can jump on the next passing bus down into Pangandaran. Allow plenty of time, ideally starting in the early morning from Cilacap - just wander down to the harbour and talk to the boatmen. Crossing the bay takes about three hours. In Kalipucang ask someone where to wait for the buses, and stick out your hand when one passes. Kebumen — a regency famous for its beaches and natural limestone caves. Also for lanthing and satay ambal. There is the town of Gombong with colonial, military, and tourism. There is also an ancient geological national geopark site Karangsambung-Karangbolong.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Cilacap: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 127 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Indonesian Rupiah
IDR · Rp
1 USD ≈ 18,031 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 137,050≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,200≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,600≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,350≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 93,950≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,050≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,301,650≈ $72.00
Estimated from Indonesia’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 31% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
31 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.5 (2017).
How to get to Cilacap
Nearest airports
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap9 km
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang57 km
- YIAYogyakarta International AirportYogyakarta117 km
Distances
- Jakarta292 km 5 h 04
- Surabaya416 km 7 h 13 · 1 h 11
- Bekasi278 km 4 h 49
- Bandung179 km 3 h 06
- Medan1,702 km 29 h 30 · 2 h 50
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Hotels in Cilacap
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cilacap?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Cilacap is July–September.
What is the weather like in Cilacap in October?
In October, Cilacap averages a high of 31°C (87°F) and a low of 23°C (74°F), with 323 mm of rain on about 8 days.
How warm is the sea in Cilacap?
The sea is warmest in April (about 29°C (84°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Cilacap?
January, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Cilacap?
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), about 117 km away.
What power plugs are used in Indonesia?
Plug types C, F, at 127 V.
What currency is used in Indonesia?
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
What is the emergency number in Indonesia?
112.
Is Indonesia safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Cilacap most crowded?
The busiest months are July–September.
When is Cilacap least crowded?
The quietest months are December–March.
When is the best time to visit Cilacap without the crowds?
May: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Cilacap in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).
What is the population of Cilacap?
About 256,996.