Dares
Kabupaten Sidoarjo · Indonesia
Dares lies in East Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is October, with average highs of 34°C (93°F); the sea is warmest in November at about 30°C (86°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
The sea is warmest in November, at about 30°C (86°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): January–December.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 34°C (93°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 22°C (71°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 17 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 11.1 hours of sunshine a day.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 32°
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 3 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 13 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 87%
- Pressure
- 1011 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:04 / 17:22
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Dares
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 | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 33° | 34° | 33° | 32° |
| Average low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 322 | 299 | 263 | 174 | 111 | 65 | 28 | 10 | 16 | 34 | 115 | 233 |
| Rain days | 17 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 9 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.1 | 10.8 | 10.3 | 9.1 | 7.8 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 82 | 83 | 83 | 79 | 79 | 76 | 74 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 72 | 79 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Go score | 64 | 66 | 68 | 80 | 84 | 87 | 94 | 90 | 85 | 82 | 82 | 69 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Dares, 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)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Poor |
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | 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.
Rainy season in Indonesia: October–May · Wettest month: January Month by month
Dares: sea water temperature
Wave height: 0.3 m
Swimming seasonJanuary–December
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Ampel Mosque
mosque in Indonesia
Al-Akbar Mosque
mosque in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Heroes Monument
Monument in Surabaya, Indonesia
Mpu Tantular Museum
State Museum located in Buduran, Sidorajo, East Java, a province of Indonesia
Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque
mosque in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
House of Sampoerna
tobacco museum in Surabaya, Indonesia
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Church of the Birth of Our Lady, Surabaya
church in Surabaya, Indonesia
Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument
public statue
Bank Indonesia Museum, Surabaya
Museum in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Graha Bethany Nginden
church in Surabaya, Indonesia
Submarine Monument Surabaya
museum in Indonesia
Museum Sepuluh Nopember
museum in Surabaya, Indonesia
Dares: 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 ≈ 18,075.8 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 137,400≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,300≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,700≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,400≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,200≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,100≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,304,900≈ $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
11 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.6 (1998).
How to get to Dares
Nearest airports
- SUBJuanda International AirportSurabaya3 km
- MLGAbdul Rachman Saleh AirportMalang63 km
- DHXDhoho International AirportKediri99 km
- JBBNotohadinegoro AirportJember141 km
Distances
- Jakarta666 km 11 h 32 · 1 h 30
- Bekasi650 km 11 h 16 · 1 h 29
- Bandung571 km 9 h 54 · 1 h 23
- Medan1,982 km 34 h 22 · 3 h 11
- Depok665 km 11 h 32 · 1 h 30
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Hotels in Dares
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dares?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Dares is July–August.
What is the weather like in Dares in October?
In October, Dares averages a high of 34°C (93°F) and a low of 24°C (74°F), with 34 mm of rain on about 2 days.
How warm is the sea in Dares?
The sea is warmest in November (about 30°C (86°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Dares?
January, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Dares?
Juanda International Airport (SUB), about 3 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.
What time zone is Dares in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).