Babakankadu
Kabupaten Tasikmalaya · Indonesia
Babakankadu lies in West Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–September. The warmest month is April, with average highs of 30°C (86°F); the sea is warmest in April at about 29°C (84°F).
The best months to visit are July–September.
The sea is warmest in April, at about 29°C (84°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): January–December.
April is the hottest month, with highs around 30°C (86°F).
August 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 8 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 24% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 90%
- Wind
- 4 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 17 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 99%
- Pressure
- 1015 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:20 / 17:41
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Babakankadu
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 | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Average low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 22° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 259 | 216 | 233 | 218 | 203 | 141 | 137 | 108 | 237 | 359 | 414 | 282 |
| Rain days | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 6.1 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8 | 7.2 | 7 | 6 | 6.5 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Humidity (%) | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 84 |
| Wind (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Go score | 67 | 72 | 72 | 77 | 80 | 85 | 91 | 91 | 88 | 82 | 71 | 68 |
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 Babakankadu, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: September–May Dry season: June–August (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | 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
Babakankadu: sea water temperature
Wave height: 2.4 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.
Babakankadu: 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 ≈ 18,107.8 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 137,650≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,350≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,800≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,450≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,350≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,150≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,307,200≈ $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
71 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M7 (2009).
How to get to Babakankadu
Nearest airports
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang51 km
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung98 km
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap111 km
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati114 km
Distances
- Jakarta207 km 3 h 35
- Surabaya523 km 9 h 04 · 1 h 19
- Bekasi196 km 3 h 23
- Bandung94 km 1 h 38
- Medan1,625 km 28 h 10 · 2 h 44
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Hotels in Babakankadu
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Babakankadu?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Babakankadu is July–September.
What is the weather like in Babakankadu in October?
In October, Babakankadu averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 22°C (71°F), with 359 mm of rain on about 10 days.
How warm is the sea in Babakankadu?
The sea is warmest in April (about 29°C (84°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Babakankadu?
January, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Babakankadu?
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO), 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.
What time zone is Babakankadu in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).