Kajen
Kabupaten Pekalongan · Indonesia
Kajen lies in Central Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is October, with average highs of 32°C (89°F); the sea is warmest in May at about 30°C (86°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
The sea is warmest in May, at about 30°C (86°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): January–December.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (89°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 21°C (70°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 19 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 69% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 32°
- Humidity
- 60%
- Wind
- 17 km/h S
- Gusts
- 30 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Pressure
- 1010 hPa
- UV index
- 4 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:19 / 17:35
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Kajen
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 | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° |
| Average low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 22° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 541 | 407 | 352 | 223 | 178 | 108 | 79 | 73 | 77 | 168 | 218 | 322 |
| Rain days | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.5 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 7.1 | 6.6 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 84 | 85 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Go score | 66 | 69 | 70 | 73 | 79 | 85 | 94 | 92 | 86 | 79 | 71 | 68 |
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 Kajen, 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)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | 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.
Kajen: 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
- Jan66
- Feb69
- Mar70
- Dec68
An estimate: months with a go score of 60 or more and below-average tourist numbers.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Kajen: sea water temperature
January–December
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Pekalongan Batik Museum
This museum has a land and building area of 40 square meters and has 1149 collections of batik, including wayang beber made of batik cloth that is hundreds of years old and traditional looms or known as non-machine looms.
Gunung Rogojembangan
mountain in Indonesia
Gunung Banowati
mountain in Indonesia
Kajen: 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
5 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.3 (1988).
How to get to Kajen
Nearest airports
- SRGJenderal Ahmad Yani AirportSemarang88 km
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap91 km
- YIAYogyakarta International AirportYogyakarta111 km
- JOGAdisutjipto International AirportYogyakarta126 km
- SOCAdisoemarmo International AirportSurakarta141 km
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang142 km
Distances
- Jakarta315 km 5 h 28
- Surabaya351 km 6 h 05 · 1 h 06
- Bekasi299 km 5 h 11
- Bandung218 km 3 h 47
- Medan1,691 km 29 h 19 · 2 h 49
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Hotels in Kajen
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.
Climate in Kajen
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kajen?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Kajen is July–August.
What is the weather like in Kajen in October?
In October, Kajen averages a high of 32°C (89°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with 168 mm of rain on about 10 days.
How warm is the sea in Kajen?
The sea is warmest in May (about 30°C (86°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Kajen?
January, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Kajen?
Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG), about 88 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 Kajen most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Kajen least crowded?
The quietest months are December–March.
When is the best time to visit Kajen without the crowds?
May–June and October: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Kajen in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).