Cangkuang
Kabupaten Garut · Indonesia
Cangkuang lies in West Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is October, with average highs of 28°C (82°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 28°C (82°F).
August is the coldest month, with lows around 17°C (63°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 19 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 10% of places in Indonesia.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 24°
- Humidity
- 94%
- Wind
- 8 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 20 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 33%
- Pressure
- 1016 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:23 / 17:41
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Cangkuang
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 | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| Average low | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 281 | 244 | 310 | 278 | 172 | 84 | 49 | 41 | 64 | 149 | 264 | 307 |
| Rain days | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 19 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.6 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 84 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 79 | 76 | 76 | 78 | 82 | 83 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Go score | 66 | 71 | 69 | 72 | 74 | 81 | 87 | 87 | 80 | 73 | 67 | 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 Cangkuang, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: October–May Dry season: June–September (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- 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
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Gunung Galunggung
mountain in West Java, Indonesia
Gunung Guntur
mountain in West Java, Indonesia
Mountain Telagabodas
stratovolcano in West Java, Indonesia
Mount Kamojang
mountain in West Java, Indonesia
Great Mosque of Garut
mosque in Indonesia
Karaha Crater
mountain in West Java, Indonesia
Bojongmenje
temple structures in Indonesia
Bagendit Lake
lagoon in Indonesia
Mount Rakutak
mountain in Indonesia
Mount Karacak
mountain in Indonesia
Mountain Kerenceng
mountain in Indonesia
Mountain Kaledong
mountain in Indonesia
Cangkuang: 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 ≈ 18,042.7 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 137,150≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,200≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,600≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,350≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,000≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,100≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,302,500≈ $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
53 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.5 (2017).
How to get to Cangkuang
Nearest airports
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung43 km
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati58 km
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang94 km
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap138 km
- HLPHalim Perdanakusuma International AirportJakarta146 km
Distances
- Jakarta154 km 2 h 40
- Surabaya534 km 9 h 15 · 1 h 20
- Bekasi140 km 2 h 26
- Bandung39 km 41 min
- Medan1,570 km 27 h 13 · 2 h 40
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Hotels in Cangkuang
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cangkuang?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Cangkuang is July–August.
What is the weather like in Cangkuang in October?
In October, Cangkuang averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 18°C (65°F), with 149 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in Cangkuang?
December, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Cangkuang?
Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP), about 146 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 Cangkuang in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).