Ciharus
Kabupaten Garut · Indonesia
Ciharus lies in West Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is June–September. The warmest month is April, with average highs of 22°C (72°F); the sea is warmest in April at about 29°C (84°F).
The best months to visit are June–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 22°C (72°F).
August is the coldest month, with lows around 13°C (55°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 19 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 7.4 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 24°
- Humidity
- 60%
- Wind
- 13 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 39 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Pressure
- 1011 hPa
- UV index
- 6 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:25 / 17:42
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Ciharus
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 | 21° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° |
| Average low | 14° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 14° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 395 | 343 | 390 | 313 | 226 | 112 | 94 | 81 | 99 | 216 | 314 | 387 |
| Rain days | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 19 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.5 | 6.1 | 6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 84 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 83 | 83 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Go score | 63 | 68 | 67 | 70 | 74 | 79 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 76 | 65 | 65 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Updated: About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Ciharus, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | 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.
- 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.
Ciharus: sea water temperature
January–December
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Mount Papandayan
mountain in West Java, Indonesia
Mountain Kendang
mountain in Indonesia; geonames ID = 1640345
Great Mosque of Garut
mosque in Indonesia
Gunung Cikuray
mountain in Indonesia
Mount Karacak
mountain in Indonesia
Curug Orok
Situ Tanjung
lake in Indonesia
Situ Cisanca
lake in Indonesia
Situ Sukamaj
lake in Indonesia
Situ Rantun
lake in Indonesia
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Saint Mary Church, Garut
church in West Java
Ciharus: 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 ≈ 18,031 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 137,050≈ $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 93,950≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,050≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,301,650≈ $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
77 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M7 (2009).
How to get to Ciharus
Nearest airports
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung60 km
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang83 km
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati90 km
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap137 km
Distances
- Jakarta168 km 2 h 55
- Surabaya544 km 9 h 26 · 1 h 21
- Bekasi157 km 2 h 43
- Bandung56 km 58 min
- Medan1,587 km 27 h 30 · 2 h 41
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Hotels in Ciharus
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 Ciharus
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ciharus?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Ciharus is June–September.
What is the weather like in Ciharus in October?
In October, Ciharus averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 14°C (56°F), with 216 mm of rain on about 13 days.
How warm is the sea in Ciharus?
The sea is warmest in April (about 29°C (84°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Ciharus?
December, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Ciharus?
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO), about 60 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 Ciharus in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).