Kutoarjo i
Coastal town · Central Java

Kutoarjo

Kabupaten Purworejo · Indonesia

Now
30°
Sea temperature
25°
Local time
10:35 AM
Population
31.4K
Elevation
20 m
Best time to go
Jul–Sep
Go score 97/100
Sea temperature
29°
April
Main airport
YIA
26 km
Time zone
UTC+7
Asia/Jakarta
At a glance

Kutoarjo 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 21°C (69°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 66% of places in Indonesia.

Weather

16-day forecast

Kutoarjo weather forecast
30°
Light drizzle
Feels like
36°
Humidity
65%
Wind
12 km/h S
Gusts
28 km/h
Cloud cover
55%
Pressure
1014 hPa
UV index
0 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
05:16 / 17:33

Next 48 hours

30° 10 90% 30° 13 98% 28° 16 69% 26° 19 24° 22 24° 01 24° 04 27° 07 30° 10 90% 30° 13 98% 29° 16 37% 26° 19 25° 22 24° 01 25° 04 27° 07 20%
Today
Oct 19
Drizzle
31°24°
100% 3.1 mm 16 SE
Tomorrow
Oct 20
Drizzle
30°23°
100% 3.3 mm 15 SE
Wed
Oct 21
Drizzle
31°24°
69% 2.4 mm 15 SE
Thu
Oct 22
Light drizzle
32°23°
55% 0.3 mm 19 SE
Fri
Oct 23
Drizzle
31°24°
86% 6.3 mm 16 SE
Sat
Oct 24
Light drizzle
30°24°
93% 3.7 mm 16 S
Sun
Oct 25
Light drizzle
31°24°
84% 1.6 mm 13 SE
Mon
Oct 26
Drizzle
29°24°
95% 6.2 mm 9 SE
Tue
Oct 27
Rain showers
29°24°
100% 13 mm 7 SE
Wed
Oct 28
Light drizzle
30°23°
92% 4.8 mm 15 SE
Thu
Oct 29
Light drizzle
29°24°
83% 4.0 mm 13 SE
Fri
Oct 30
Drizzle
29°24°
78% 9.8 mm 14 SE
Sat
Oct 31
Dense drizzle
31°25°
78% 8.6 mm 12 SE
Sun
Nov 1
Light drizzle
31°24°
95% 3.4 mm 17 SE
Mon
Nov 2
Partly cloudy
33°25°
59% 1.6 mm 31 SE
Tue
Nov 3
Partly cloudy
32°25°
60% 27 SE
European AQI55Moderate
PM2.541.1
PM1042.8
NO₂22.3
O₃15
Pollen

Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.

Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Kutoarjo

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

Best time to goJuly–September
15°20°25°30°35° 0175350 mm Jan · 330 mmFeb · 270 mmMar · 288 mmApr · 205 mmMay · 159 mmJun · 100 mmJul · 48 mmAug · 43 mmSep · 71 mmOct · 191 mmNov · 302 mmDec · 335 mm 31°31°31°32°31°31°30°31°31°31°31°31° 23°23°23°23°23°22°21°21°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°31°30°31°31°31°31°31°
Average low23°23°23°23°23°22°21°21°22°23°23°23°
Sea temperature29°29°29°29°29°28°26°25°25°26°28°29°
Rainfall (mm)330270288205159100484371191302335
Rain days1817171310844481417
Sunshine per day (h)5.76.16.57.47.67.788.17.67.56.66.4
Daylight (h)12.512.412.211.911.811.711.711.912.112.312.512.6
Humidity (%)868686858584838181828485
Wind (km/h)99989910121211109
Go score666971748289969794847570

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

Download climate data (CSV)

Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Kutoarjo, 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 Kutoarjo, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beach & swimming PoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairGoodGoodGoodFairPoorPoor
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoor
Diving & snorkelling PoorPoorPoorFairGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodFairPoor
Photography & sunsets FairFairFairFairFairGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodFairFair

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

Kutoarjo: 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–February
Sweet spot
May and October
Good weather, fewer crowds
Very quietQuietModerateBusyVery busy ★ Sweet spot

Best value months

Good weather, fewer visitors, usually lower prices.

December–March

  • Jan66
  • Feb69
  • Mar71
  • Dec70

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

Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices

Sea

Kutoarjo: sea water temperature

Water temperature details
Water temperature today
25°C (78°F)
How it feels: warm

Wave height: 1.9 m

Swimming season

January–December

Mon25°
Tue26°
Wed26°
Thu26°
Fri26°
Sat26°
Sun26°

Average sea temperature by month

21°C 29° Jan 29° Feb 29° Mar 29° Apr 29° May 28° Jun 26° Jul 25° Aug 25° Sep 26° 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 Kutoarjo
Practical

Kutoarjo: 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
05:16
Sunset
17:33
Daylight today
12.3 h
Local time in Kutoarjo
Earthquake history

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

Strongest: M6.3 (2006).

Map

How to get to Kutoarjo

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Kutoarjo

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

Hotels in Kutoarjo
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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 Kutoarjo?

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

What is the weather like in Kutoarjo in October?

In October, Kutoarjo averages a high of 31°C (89°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with 191 mm of rain on about 8 days.

How warm is the sea in Kutoarjo?

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

What is the rainiest month in Kutoarjo?

January, with rain on about 18 days.

What is the nearest airport to Kutoarjo?

Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), about 26 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 Kutoarjo most crowded?

The busiest months are July–September.

When is Kutoarjo least crowded?

The quietest months are December–February.

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

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

What time zone is Kutoarjo in?

Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).

What is the population of Kutoarjo?

About 31,352.