Dares i
Coastal town · East Java

Dares

Kabupaten Sidoarjo · Indonesia

Now
34°
Sea temperature
32°
Local time
11:46 AM
Population
—
Elevation
4 m
Best time to go
Jul–Aug
Go score 94/100
Sea temperature
30°
November
Main airport
SUB
3 km
Time zone
UTC+7
Asia/Jakarta
At a glance

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.

Weather

16-day forecast

Dares weather forecast
34°
Mainly clear
Feels like
39°
Humidity
47%
Wind
11 km/h E
Gusts
34 km/h
Cloud cover
40%
Pressure
1012 hPa
UV index
7 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
05:02 / 17:23

Next 48 hours

34° 11 34° 14 32° 17 29° 20 26% 27° 23 71% 25° 02 90% 26° 05 55% 29° 08 32° 11 30° 14 33% 29° 17 61% 26° 20 62% 26° 23 25% 25° 02 26° 05 29° 08
Today
Oct 29
Drizzle
34°26°
71% 0.3 mm 14 E
Tomorrow
Oct 30
Drizzle
32°25°
92% 5.9 mm 8 E
Sat
Oct 31
Light drizzle
33°25°
30% 0.7 mm 14 E
Sun
Nov 1
Drizzle
34°26°
48% 1.4 mm 16 E
Mon
Nov 2
Drizzle
32°25°
52% 5.4 mm 13 E
Tue
Nov 3
Light drizzle
34°25°
39% 1.1 mm 16 SE
Wed
Nov 4
Light drizzle
34°26°
61% 1.4 mm 12 E
Thu
Nov 5
Light drizzle
35°28°
42% 0.8 mm 10 E
Fri
Nov 6
Light drizzle
35°27°
46% 2.0 mm 11 E
Sat
Nov 7
Light drizzle
33°27°
53% 3.2 mm 12 E
Sun
Nov 8
Drizzle
32°27°
53% 5.4 mm 9 E
Mon
Nov 9
Light drizzle
34°26°
54% 2.4 mm 10 SE
Tue
Nov 10
Light drizzle
34°26°
73% 2.2 mm 11 E
Wed
Nov 11
Light drizzle
34°27°
61% 2.2 mm 9 E
Thu
Nov 12
Light drizzle
35°27°
53% 3.2 mm 13 E
Fri
Nov 13
Light drizzle
35°26°
55% 0.7 mm 14 E
European AQI63Poor
PM2.550.1
PM1051.1
NO₂32.6
O₃125
Pollen

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Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Dares

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

Best time to goJuly–August
15°21°28°34°40° 0175350 mm Jan · 322 mmFeb · 299 mmMar · 263 mmApr · 174 mmMay · 111 mmJun · 65 mmJul · 28 mmAug · 10 mmSep · 16 mmOct · 34 mmNov · 115 mmDec · 233 mm 32°32°32°32°32°32°32°32°33°34°33°32° 23°23°23°23°23°23°22°22°22°24°24°23° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Sea temperature Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high32°32°32°32°32°32°32°32°33°34°33°32°
Average low23°23°23°23°23°23°22°22°22°24°24°23°
Sea temperature29°29°29°30°30°29°28°28°28°29°30°30°
Rainfall (mm)3222992631741116528101634115233
Rain days17171510752112414
Sunshine per day (h)7.37.47.799.29.610.611.110.810.39.17.8
Daylight (h)12.512.312.211.911.811.711.711.912.112.312.512.5
Humidity (%)828383797976747169697279
Wind (km/h)13121191012131414121111
Go score646668808487949085828269

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

Activities

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)

What to do in Dares, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beach & swimming PoorPoorPoorFairFairGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodPoor
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoorPoorPoor
Diving & snorkelling PoorPoorPoorGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodFair
Photography & sunsets FairFairFairFairGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodFair

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

Sea

Dares: sea water temperature

Water temperature details
Water temperature today
32°C (89°F)
How it feels: very warm

Wave height: 0.1 m

Swimming season

January–December

Thu32°
Fri32°
Sat32°
Sun32°
Mon32°
Tue32°
Wed32°

Average sea temperature by month

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

Dares: 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 ≈ 18,176.4 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 138,150≈ $7.60
  • CappuccinoIDR 37,500≈ $2.10
  • Beer (0.5 l)IDR 53,000≈ $2.90
  • Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,500≈ $1.00
  • Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,700≈ $5.20
  • Public transport ticketIDR 18,200≈ $1.00
  • Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,312,150≈ $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
05:02
Sunset
17:23
Daylight today
12.3 h
Local time in Dares
Earthquake history

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

Strongest: M6.6 (1998).

Map

How to get to Dares

Nearest airports

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

Hotels in Dares

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

Hotels in Dares
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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 · 6,971 records within 25 km
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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).