Ciawangsa
Kabupaten Sukabumi · Indonesia
Ciawangsa lies in West Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–September. The warmest month is August, 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.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 29°C (85°F).
August is the coldest month, with lows around 21°C (69°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 18 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 8.9 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 22% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 31°
- Humidity
- 64%
- Wind
- 28 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 55 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 9 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:26 / 17:48
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Ciawangsa
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 | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
| Average low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 372 | 319 | 336 | 259 | 215 | 168 | 164 | 146 | 158 | 345 | 438 | 389 |
| Rain days | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 8 | 7.6 | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 82 | 84 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Go score | 66 | 72 | 72 | 75 | 79 | 83 | 89 | 91 | 88 | 81 | 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 Ciawangsa, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| 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 | Poor | 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
- 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
Ciawangsa: sea water temperature
Wave height: 1.4 m
Swimming seasonJanuary–December
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Ciawangsa: 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 ≈ 18,148.2 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 137,950≈ $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 94,550≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,200≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,310,150≈ $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
106 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M7 (2009).
How to get to Ciawangsa
Nearest airports
- HLPHalim Perdanakusuma International AirportJakarta121 km
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung122 km
- CGKSoekarno-Hatta International AirportJakarta132 km
Distances
- Jakarta126 km 2 h 11
- Surabaya684 km 11 h 51 · 1 h 32
- Bekasi129 km 2 h 14
- Bandung124 km 2 h 09
- Medan1,494 km 25 h 54 · 2 h 34
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Hotels in Ciawangsa
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ciawangsa?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Ciawangsa is July–September.
What is the weather like in Ciawangsa in October?
In October, Ciawangsa averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with 345 mm of rain on about 12 days.
How warm is the sea in Ciawangsa?
The sea is warmest in April (about 29°C (84°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Ciawangsa?
December, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Ciawangsa?
Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP), about 121 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 Ciawangsa in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).