Ciwalen i
Village · Central Java

Ciwalen

Kabupaten Cilacap · Indonesia

Now
23°
Local time
07:49 AM
Population
—
Elevation
244 m
Best time to go
Jul–Sep
Go score 80/100
Main airport
CXP
62 km
Time zone
UTC+7
Asia/Jakarta
At a glance

The best months to visit are July–September.

April is the hottest month, with highs around 31°C (87°F).

July is the coldest month, with lows around 21°C (69°F).

The wettest month is January, with rain on about 18 days.

August is the sunniest month, with about 8.3 hours of sunshine a day.

In October, it’s warmer here than in 37% of places in Indonesia.

Weather

16-day forecast

Ciwalen weather forecast
23°
Light drizzle
Feels like
27°
Humidity
98%
Wind
7 km/h S
Gusts
15 km/h
Cloud cover
100%
Pressure
1014 hPa
UV index
8
Sunrise / Sunset
05:23 / 17:39

Next 48 hours

23° 05 36% 24° 08 64% 30° 11 72% 30° 14 27% 27° 17 24° 20 23° 23 78% 23° 02 100% 22° 05 78% 24° 08 52% 29° 11 38% 30° 14 27° 17 24° 20 23° 23 35% 23° 02 36%
Today
Oct 17
Drizzle
31°22°
80% 4.1 mm 17 S
Tomorrow
Oct 18
Drizzle
31°22°
100% 4.4 mm 17 S
Mon
Oct 19
Drizzle
30°23°
68% 4.2 mm 15 SE
Tue
Oct 20
Light drizzle
31°23°
45% 3.5 mm 17 SE
Wed
Oct 21
Drizzle
32°23°
86% 6.4 mm 16 SE
Thu
Oct 22
Light drizzle
30°23°
87% 5.2 mm 15 S
Fri
Oct 23
Drizzle
30°23°
80% 8.4 mm 16 S
Sat
Oct 24
Drizzle
29°23°
62% 7.2 mm 16 S
Sun
Oct 25
Light drizzle
29°22°
67% 4.6 mm 15 SE
Mon
Oct 26
Dense drizzle
26°23°
82% 14 mm 10 SE
Tue
Oct 27
Rain showers
28°22°
88% 13 mm 11 SE
Wed
Oct 28
Thunderstorm
28°22°
88% 23 mm 13 SE
Thu
Oct 29
Thunderstorm
29°22°
81% 14 mm 11 S
Fri
Oct 30
Drizzle
28°22°
88% 7.8 mm 8 SE
Sat
Oct 31
Light drizzle
31°22°
58% 2.5 mm 9 S
Sun
Nov 1
Overcast
——
48% 0
European AQI64Poor
PM2.558
PM1060.5
NO₂19
O₃12
Pollen

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Climate

Best time to visit Ciwalen

Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goJuly–September
15°20°25°30°35° 0225450 mm Jan · 403 mmFeb · 375 mmMar · 359 mmApr · 288 mmMay · 227 mmJun · 141 mmJul · 109 mmAug · 87 mmSep · 143 mmOct · 240 mmNov · 325 mmDec · 366 mm 30°30°30°31°30°30°29°29°29°30°30°30° 22°22°22°22°22°21°21°21°21°22°22°22° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high30°30°30°31°30°30°29°29°29°30°30°30°
Average low22°22°22°22°22°21°21°21°21°22°22°22°
Rainfall (mm)40337535928822714110987143240325366
Rain days181617151210767101618
Sunshine per day (h)6.26.777.77.67.88.18.37.67.46.46.6
Daylight (h)12.512.312.21211.811.711.711.912.112.312.512.5
Humidity (%)868685858484827979818385
Wind (km/h)88888891010988
Go score505352556069808075655450

The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.

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Activities

What to do in Ciwalen, month by month

When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.

Rainy season: October–May Dry season: June–September (Based on average monthly rainfall)

What to do in Ciwalen, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoor
Photography & sunsets FairFairFairFairFairFairGoodGoodGoodFairFairFair

Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.

How each activity is rated
  • Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
  • Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.

Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Ciwalen
Practical

Ciwalen: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.

Power plugs
CF
Voltage
127 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Drive on the left
Currency

Indonesian Rupiah

IDR · Rp

1 USD ≈ 18,031 IDR

Languages
Indonesian
Calling code
+62
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
2
Exercise increased cautionUS travel advisory
No travel warningsUK travel advice · Sep 18, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • 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.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
05:23
Sunset
17:39
Daylight today
12.3 h
Local time in Ciwalen
Earthquake history

44 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.

Strongest: M6.5 (2017).

Map

How to get to Ciwalen

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Ciwalen

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 Ciwalen?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Ciwalen is July–September.

What is the weather like in Ciwalen in October?

In October, Ciwalen averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 22°C (71°F), with 240 mm of rain on about 10 days.

What is the rainiest month in Ciwalen?

January, with rain on about 18 days.

What is the nearest airport to Ciwalen?

Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP), about 62 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.

What time zone is Ciwalen in?

Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).