Pacitan
Kabupaten Pacitan · Indonesia
Pacitan lies in East Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–September. The warmest month is October, with average highs of 31°C (88°F); the sea is warmest in March at about 29°C (84°F).
The best months to visit are July–September.
The sea is warmest in March, at about 29°C (84°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): January–December.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 31°C (88°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 21°C (70°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 18 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 8.7 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 59% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 30°
- Humidity
- 96%
- Wind
- 3 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 8 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Pressure
- 1012 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:07 / 17:30
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Pacitan
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 | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Average low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 372 | 338 | 278 | 163 | 140 | 112 | 67 | 54 | 59 | 192 | 278 | 355 |
| Rain days | 18 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Humidity (%) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 75 | 79 | 82 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Go score | 67 | 68 | 71 | 81 | 88 | 92 | 100 | 99 | 97 | 91 | 82 | 72 |
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 Pacitan, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: October–April Dry season: May–September (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Poor | Poor |
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | 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
Pacitan: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Best value months
Good weather, fewer visitors, usually lower prices.
December–March
- Jan67
- Feb68
- Mar71
- Dec72
An estimate: months with a go score of 60 or more and below-average tourist numbers.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Pacitan: sea water temperature
Wave height: 1.7 m
Swimming seasonJanuary–December
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
No data for this location.
Pacitan: 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 ≈ 18,138.6 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- 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.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
56 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.3 (2006).
How to get to Pacitan
Nearest airports
- SOCAdisoemarmo International AirportSurakarta84 km
- JOGAdisutjipto International AirportYogyakarta87 km
- DHXDhoho International AirportKediri105 km
- YIAYogyakarta International AirportYogyakarta120 km
Distances
- Jakarta519 km 8 h 59 · 1 h 19
- Surabaya210 km 3 h 38
- Bekasi503 km 8 h 43 · 1 h 18
- Bandung411 km 7 h 07 · 1 h 11
- Medan1,902 km 32 h 58 · 3 h 05
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Hotels in Pacitan
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Climate in Pacitan
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pacitan?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Pacitan is July–September.
What is the weather like in Pacitan in October?
In October, Pacitan averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with 192 mm of rain on about 5 days.
How warm is the sea in Pacitan?
The sea is warmest in March (about 29°C (84°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Pacitan?
January, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Pacitan?
Adisoemarmo International Airport (SOC), about 84 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 Pacitan most crowded?
The busiest months are July–September.
When is Pacitan least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
When is the best time to visit Pacitan without the crowds?
May: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Pacitan in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).