Sokaraja i
Town · Central Java

Sokaraja

Kabupaten Banyumas · Indonesia

Now
27°
Local time
08:30 AM
Population
66.5K
Elevation
48 m
Best time to go
Jul–Aug
Go score 73/100
Main airport
YIA
98 km
Time zone
UTC+7
Asia/Jakarta
At a glance

Sokaraja lies in Central Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is April, with average highs of 32°C (89°F).

The best months to visit are July–August.

April is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (89°F).

August is the coldest month, with lows around 21°C (70°F).

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

August is the sunniest month, with about 8.2 hours of sunshine a day.

In October, it’s warmer here than in 65% of places in Indonesia.

Weather

16-day forecast

Sokaraja weather forecast
27°
Light drizzle
Feels like
33°
Humidity
79%
Wind
4 km/h E
Gusts
14 km/h
Cloud cover
85%
Pressure
1014 hPa
UV index
0 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
05:16 / 17:37

Next 48 hours

27° 08 72% 30° 11 95% 26° 14 100% 25° 17 100% 25° 20 88% 24° 23 52% 24° 02 38% 24° 05 23% 27° 08 26% 30° 11 68% 27° 14 99% 25° 17 100% 25° 20 86% 25° 23 38% 24° 02 25% 24° 05 24%
Today
Oct 28
Rain showers
30°24°
100% 13 mm 8 SE
Tomorrow
Oct 29
Heavy showers
30°24°
100% 19 mm 11 SE
Fri
Oct 30
Drizzle
29°24°
97% 7.7 mm 12 SE
Sat
Oct 31
Drizzle
29°24°
94% 6.4 mm 8 E
Sun
Nov 1
Rain showers
30°24°
97% 8.0 mm 10 SE
Mon
Nov 2
Rain showers
30°24°
100% 11 mm 12 E
Tue
Nov 3
Drizzle
31°24°
99% 8.0 mm 13 SE
Wed
Nov 4
Drizzle
30°25°
100% 5.8 mm 12 SE
Thu
Nov 5
Rain showers
31°25°
92% 11 mm 9 S
Fri
Nov 6
Light drizzle
30°25°
73% 1.6 mm 14 S
Sat
Nov 7
Overcast
31°25°
59% 10 SW
Sun
Nov 8
Drizzle
31°25°
75% 6.0 mm 9 SW
Mon
Nov 9
Drizzle
30°24°
88% 8.0 mm 3 NE
Tue
Nov 10
Rain showers
28°24°
96% 10 mm 11 SE
Wed
Nov 11
Drizzle
32°25°
90% 6.0 mm 16 SE
Thu
Nov 12
Light rain
32°25°
84% 7.4 mm 14 S
European AQI71Poor
PM2.572.9
PM1077.5
NO₂34.1
O₃7
Pollen

Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.

Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Sokaraja

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

Best time to goJuly–August
15°20°25°30°35° 0225450 mm Jan · 370 mmFeb · 334 mmMar · 377 mmApr · 272 mmMay · 212 mmJun · 141 mmJul · 76 mmAug · 74 mmSep · 122 mmOct · 315 mmNov · 377 mmDec · 414 mm 31°31°32°32°32°31°30°31°31°32°31°31° 22°22°22°23°23°22°21°21°22°22°23°22° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Sea temperature Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high31°31°32°32°32°31°30°31°31°32°31°31°
Average low22°22°22°23°23°22°21°21°22°22°23°22°
Rainfall (mm)3703343772722121417674122315377414
Rain days1816171411955691517
Sunshine per day (h)6.36.577.67.77.988.27.67.66.87.1
Daylight (h)12.512.412.211.911.811.711.711.912.112.312.512.6
Humidity (%)888887878786868484848686
Wind (km/h)8877891011111098
Go score434444485563737367574745

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 Sokaraja, 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 Sokaraja, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoor
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.

Rainy season in Java: November–May · Wettest month: January Month by month

Tourist density

Sokaraja: 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–August
Quietest months
December–March
Sweet spot
June
Good weather, fewer crowds
Very quietQuietModerateBusyVery busy ★ Sweet spot

Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices

Landmarks nearby

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

Things to do in Sokaraja
Practical

Sokaraja: 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 ≈ 18,138.6 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 137,850≈ $7.60
  • CappuccinoIDR 37,400≈ $2.10
  • Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,900≈ $2.90
  • Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,450≈ $1.00
  • Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,500≈ $5.20
  • Public transport ticketIDR 18,150≈ $1.00
  • Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,309,450≈ $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
05:16
Sunset
17:37
Daylight today
12.3 h
Local time in Sokaraja
Earthquake history

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

Strongest: M6.1 (2014).

Map

How to get to Sokaraja

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Sokaraja

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

Hotels in Sokaraja
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Wildlife around here

The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.

Sightings recorded per month · 523 records within 25 km
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Climate in Sokaraja

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sokaraja?

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

What is the weather like in Sokaraja in October?

In October, Sokaraja averages a high of 32°C (89°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with 315 mm of rain on about 9 days.

What is the rainiest month in Sokaraja?

January, with rain on about 18 days.

What is the nearest airport to Sokaraja?

Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), about 98 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 Sokaraja most crowded?

The busiest months are July–August.

When is Sokaraja least crowded?

The quietest months are December–March.

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

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

What time zone is Sokaraja in?

Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).

What is the population of Sokaraja?

About 66,482.