Rakitan i
Coastal town · Central Java

Rakitan

Kabupaten Rembang · Indonesia

Now
25°
Sea temperature
30°
Local time
11:43 PM
Population
—
Elevation
386 m
Best time to go
Jul–Aug
Go score 99/100
Sea temperature
30°
November
Main airport
SOC
126 km
Time zone
UTC+7
Asia/Jakarta
At a glance

The best months to visit are July–August.

The sea is warmest in November, at about 30°C (85°F).

Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): January–December.

September is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (90°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 10 hours of sunshine a day.

in October, it is warmer than 70% of places in Indonesia.

Weather

16-day forecast

Rakitan weather forecast
25°
Clear sky
Feels like
29°
Humidity
83%
Wind
8 km/h SE
Gusts
25 km/h
Cloud cover
0%
Pressure
1012 hPa
UV index
9
Sunrise / Sunset
05:12 / 17:27

Next 48 hours

25° 21 24° 00 23° 03 23° 06 30° 09 32° 12 29° 15 27° 18 26° 21 24° 00 23° 03 23° 06 29° 09 31° 12 27% 29° 15 28% 26° 18
Today
Oct 16
Partly cloudy
33°21°
0% 15 E
Tomorrow
Oct 17
Partly cloudy
32°22°
22% 16 E
Sun
Oct 18
Overcast
32°23°
37% 15 E
Mon
Oct 19
Light drizzle
32°22°
5% 16 E
Tue
Oct 20
Overcast
31°22°
4% 16 E
Wed
Oct 21
Light drizzle
32°23°
56% 0.9 mm 16 E
Thu
Oct 22
Light drizzle
31°23°
83% 3.5 mm 14 SE
Fri
Oct 23
Light drizzle
30°23°
72% 1.0 mm 13 E
Sat
Oct 24
Drizzle
29°23°
58% 5.2 mm 13 SE
Sun
Oct 25
Drizzle
30°23°
37% 1.4 mm 14 E
Mon
Oct 26
Overcast
30°23°
26% 20 E
Tue
Oct 27
Overcast
30°23°
22% 16 E
Wed
Oct 28
Light drizzle
30°24°
37% 1.0 mm 12 E
Thu
Oct 29
Drizzle
29°21°
47% 5.4 mm 15 S
Fri
Oct 30
Drizzle
28°22°
59% 3.8 mm 11 S
Sat
Oct 31
Light drizzle
32°22°
49% 0.9 mm 23 NE
European AQI55Moderate
PM2.541.1
PM1044.7
NO₂18
O₃90
Pollen

Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.

Climate

Best time to visit Rakitan

Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goJuly–August
15°20°25°30°35° 0150300 mm Jan · 272 mmFeb · 210 mmMar · 225 mmApr · 149 mmMay · 111 mmJun · 61 mmJul · 35 mmAug · 22 mmSep · 40 mmOct · 81 mmNov · 162 mmDec · 252 mm 29°29°30°30°30°30°30°31°32°32°31°30° 22°22°22°22°22°21°21°21°22°22°22°22° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Sea temperature Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high29°29°30°30°30°30°30°31°32°32°31°30°
Average low22°22°22°22°22°21°21°21°22°22°22°22°
Sea temperature29°29°29°30°30°29°29°28°29°29°30°30°
Rainfall (mm)2722102251491116135224081162252
Rain days181716129743461116
Sunshine per day (h)5.65.96.47.788.19.2109.79.286.2
Daylight (h)12.512.312.21211.811.711.811.912.112.312.412.5
Humidity (%)848484838178757271727782
Wind (km/h)12111091012131515121110
Go score666871828892999791888470

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

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Activities

What to do in Rakitan, month by month

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

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

What to do in Rakitan, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beach & swimming PoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairGoodGoodGoodGoodPoorPoor
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairFairFairPoor
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 few rain days. Fair: sea ≥ 21 °C and highs ≥ 23 °C.
  • 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.
Sea

Rakitan: sea water temperature

Water temperature details
Water temperature today
30°C (86°F)
How it feels: very warm

Wave height: 0.6 m

Swimming season

January–December

Fri30°
Sat30°
Sun30°
Mon30°
Tue30°
Wed30°
Thu31°

Average sea temperature by month

29° Jan 29° Feb 29° Mar 30° Apr 30° May 29° Jun 29° Jul 28° Aug 29° Sep 29° Oct 30° Nov 30° Dec

Nearby beaches & coastal towns

Landmarks nearby

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

Things to do in Rakitan
Practical

Rakitan: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything 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 ≈ 17,944.5 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 136,400≈ $7.60
  • CappuccinoIDR 37,000≈ $2.10
  • Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,300≈ $2.90
  • Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,250≈ $1.00
  • Taxi, 5 kmIDR 93,500≈ $5.20
  • Public transport ticketIDR 18,000≈ $1.00
  • Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,295,450≈ $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
05:12
Sunset
17:27
Daylight today
12.3 h
Local time in Rakitan
Earthquake history

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

Strongest: M7 (2023).

Map

How to get to Rakitan

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Rakitan

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

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The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rakitan?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Rakitan is July–August.

What is the weather like in Rakitan in October?

In October, Rakitan averages a high of 32°C (89°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with 81 mm of rain on about 6 days.

How warm is the sea in Rakitan?

The sea is warmest in November (about 30°C (85°F)). Swimming season: January–December.

What is the rainiest month in Rakitan?

January, with rain on about 18 days.

What is the nearest airport to Rakitan?

Adisoemarmo International Airport (SOC), about 126 km away.

What power plugs are used in Indonesia?

Plug types C, F, 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 Rakitan in?

Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).