Kroya i
Coastal town · Central Java

Kroya

Kabupaten Cilacap · Indonesia

Now
27°
Sea temperature
26°
Local time
05:28 PM
Population
23.3K
Elevation
18 m
Best time to go
Jul–Sep
Go score 95/100
Sea temperature
29°
April
Main airport
YIA
94 km
Time zone
UTC+7
Asia/Jakarta
At a glance

Kroya lies in Central Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–September. The warmest month is April, with average highs of 32°C (89°F); the sea is warmest in April at about 29°C (84°F).

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 32°C (89°F).

July is the coldest month, with lows around 22°C (71°F).

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

August is the sunniest month, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine a day.

In October, it’s warmer here than in 55% of places in Indonesia.

Weather

16-day forecast

Kroya weather forecast
27°
Clear sky
Feels like
30°
Humidity
76%
Wind
15 km/h SE
Gusts
36 km/h
Cloud cover
11%
Pressure
1012 hPa
UV index
2 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
05:20 / 17:37

Next 48 hours

27° 17 27% 26° 20 25° 23 24° 02 23° 05 28° 08 30° 11 29° 14 32% 27° 17 32% 26° 20 25° 23 25° 02 25° 05 28° 08 22% 30° 11 65% 29° 14 85%
Today
Oct 17
Light drizzle
31°24°
33% 22 SE
Tomorrow
Oct 18
Light drizzle
30°23°
41% 1.3 mm 20 SE
Mon
Oct 19
Light drizzle
30°25°
100% 0.9 mm 21 SE
Tue
Oct 20
Drizzle
30°23°
76% 2.6 mm 19 SE
Wed
Oct 21
Light drizzle
31°24°
84% 2.4 mm 20 SE
Thu
Oct 22
Overcast
31°23°
76% 21 SE
Fri
Oct 23
Light drizzle
29°24°
88% 3.6 mm 21 SE
Sat
Oct 24
Overcast
30°24°
76% 20 SE
Sun
Oct 25
Overcast
29°24°
62% 20 SE
Mon
Oct 26
Drizzle
28°25°
83% 7.4 mm 19 SE
Tue
Oct 27
Light drizzle
30°24°
84% 3.4 mm 19 SE
Wed
Oct 28
Light drizzle
30°24°
80% 1.6 mm 21 SE
Thu
Oct 29
Light drizzle
30°24°
77% 1.2 mm 22 SE
Fri
Oct 30
Drizzle
30°24°
76% 8.4 mm 21 SE
Sat
Oct 31
Light drizzle
29°24°
78% 3.2 mm 15 SE
Sun
Nov 1
Rain showers
30°24°
71% 6.2 mm 26 SE
European AQI43Moderate
PM2.520.1
PM1025.5
NO₂3.6
O₃71
Pollen

Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.

Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Kroya

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

Best time to goJuly–September
15°20°25°30°35° 0200400 mm Jan · 326 mmFeb · 262 mmMar · 309 mmApr · 250 mmMay · 196 mmJun · 146 mmJul · 71 mmAug · 98 mmSep · 144 mmOct · 319 mmNov · 338 mmDec · 361 mm 31°31°31°32°31°30°30°30°30°31°31°31° 23°23°23°23°23°22°22°22°22°23°23°23° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Sea temperature Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high31°31°31°32°31°30°30°30°30°31°31°31°
Average low23°23°23°23°23°22°22°22°22°23°23°23°
Sea temperature29°29°29°29°29°28°27°26°26°27°28°29°
Rainfall (mm)3262623092501961467198144319338361
Rain days1816161411955591517
Sunshine per day (h)6.46.67.17.77.7888.17.67.66.77.1
Daylight (h)12.512.412.211.911.811.711.711.912.112.312.512.6
Humidity (%)878787878786868484848686
Wind (km/h)8887891112121098
Go score686969748188959593877471

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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Updated: About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Kroya, 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 Kroya, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beach & swimming PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairGoodGoodGoodFairPoorPoor
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoor
Diving & snorkelling PoorPoorPoorFairFairGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodPoorPoor
Photography & sunsets FairFairFairFairFairFairGoodGoodGoodFairFairFair

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.
Tourist density

Kroya: tourist crowds by month

How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.

Tourist density
Low
Busiest months
July–September
Quietest months
December–March
Sweet spot
May
Good weather, fewer crowds
Very quietQuietModerateBusyVery busy ★ Sweet spot

Best value months

Good weather, fewer visitors, usually lower prices.

December–March

  • Jan68
  • Feb69
  • Mar69
  • Dec71

An estimate: months with a go score of 60 or more and below-average tourist numbers.

Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices

Sea

Kroya: sea water temperature

Water temperature details
Water temperature today
26°C (78°F)
How it feels: warm

Wave height: 1 m

Swimming season

January–December

Sat25°
Sun25°
Mon26°
Tue26°
Wed26°
Thu26°
Fri26°

Average sea temperature by month

21°C 29° Jan 29° Feb 29° Mar 29° Apr 29° May 28° Jun 27° Jul 26° Aug 26° Sep 27° Oct 28° Nov 29° Dec

About this data: Sea temperature

Nearby beaches & coastal towns

Landmarks nearby

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

Things to do in Kroya
Practical

Kroya: 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
05:20
Sunset
17:37
Daylight today
12.3 h
Local time in Kroya
Earthquake history

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

Strongest: M6.1 (2014).

Map

How to get to Kroya

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Kroya

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 Kroya?

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

What is the weather like in Kroya in October?

In October, Kroya averages a high of 31°C (87°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with 319 mm of rain on about 9 days.

How warm is the sea in Kroya?

The sea is warmest in April (about 29°C (84°F)). Swimming season: January–December.

What is the rainiest month in Kroya?

January, with rain on about 18 days.

What is the nearest airport to Kroya?

Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), about 94 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 Kroya most crowded?

The busiest months are July–September.

When is Kroya least crowded?

The quietest months are December–March.

When is the best time to visit Kroya without the crowds?

May: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.

What time zone is Kroya in?

Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).

What is the population of Kroya?

About 23,255.