Citapen
Kabupaten Kuningan · Indonesia
Citapen lies in West Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is May, with average highs of 29°C (85°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
May is the hottest month, with highs around 29°C (85°F).
August is the coldest month, with lows around 20°C (67°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 19 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 8.2 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 25% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 26°
- Humidity
- 96%
- Wind
- 12 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 25 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 96%
- Pressure
- 1015 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:19 / 17:39
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Citapen
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° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Average low | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 406 | 369 | 395 | 275 | 218 | 103 | 95 | 66 | 73 | 155 | 273 | 386 |
| Rain days | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 19 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 7 | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| 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 (%) | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 83 | 84 |
| Wind (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Go score | 58 | 60 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 72 | 82 | 81 | 76 | 67 | 57 | 57 |
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 Citapen, 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 | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | 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
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- 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.
Mount Cereme
stratovolcano in West Java in Indonesia
Lake Lengkong
lake near the village of Panjalu, West-Java
Cipari Megalithic Site
Sundanese archaeological site
Talaga Manggung Museum
museum in West Java, Indonesia
Mountain Subang
mountain in Indonesia
Telaga Wasiat
lake in Indonesia
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Maria Putri Murni Sejati Church, Cisantana
church in West Java, Indonesia
Citapen: 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 ≈ 18,176.4 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 138,150≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,500≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 53,000≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,500≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,700≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,200≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,312,150≈ $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
32 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.5 (2017).
How to get to Citapen
Nearest airports
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati58 km
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang73 km
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap89 km
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung101 km
Distances
- Jakarta203 km 3 h 32
- Surabaya472 km 8 h 11 · 1 h 15
- Bekasi188 km 3 h 16
- Bandung97 km 1 h 41
- Medan1,608 km 27 h 53 · 2 h 43
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Hotels in Citapen
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.
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Climate in Citapen
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Citapen?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Citapen is July–August.
What is the weather like in Citapen in October?
In October, Citapen averages a high of 29°C (85°F) and a low of 21°C (69°F), with 155 mm of rain on about 11 days.
What is the rainiest month in Citapen?
December, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Citapen?
Kertajati International Airport (KJT), about 58 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 Citapen in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).