Bokor
Kabupaten Garut · Indonesia
Bokor lies in West Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–September. The warmest month is May, with average highs of 29°C (85°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.
May is the hottest month, with highs around 29°C (85°F).
August is the coldest month, with lows around 20°C (69°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 17 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 29% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 30°
- Humidity
- 86%
- Wind
- 8 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 21 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:25 / 17:43
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Bokor
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 | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Average low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 29° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 253 | 211 | 256 | 226 | 182 | 131 | 110 | 105 | 152 | 331 | 381 | 317 |
| Rain days | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.8 | 6.6 | 7 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| 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 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 82 | 84 |
| Wind (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Go score | 68 | 73 | 73 | 78 | 82 | 86 | 92 | 93 | 90 | 84 | 72 | 70 |
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 Bokor, 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.
Bokor: sea water temperature
Wave height: 1.9 m
Swimming seasonJanuary–December
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Bokor: 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 ≈ 17,985.3 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 136,700≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,100≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,450≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,300≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 93,700≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,000≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,298,350≈ $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
88 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M7 (2009).
How to get to Bokor
Nearest airports
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung70 km
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang99 km
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati115 km
Distances
- Jakarta169 km 2 h 55
- Surabaya567 km 9 h 50 · 1 h 23
- Bekasi159 km 2 h 45
- Bandung67 km 1 h 10
- Medan1,585 km 27 h 28 · 2 h 41
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Hotels in Bokor
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Bokor
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bokor?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Bokor is July–September.
What is the weather like in Bokor in October?
In October, Bokor averages a high of 29°C (85°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with 331 mm of rain on about 10 days.
How warm is the sea in Bokor?
The sea is warmest in April (about 29°C (84°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Bokor?
January, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Bokor?
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO), about 70 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 Bokor in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).