i Ciwalen
Kabupaten Garut · Indonesia
The best months to visit are July–September.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 26°C (79°F).
August is the coldest month, with lows around 16°C (61°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 20 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 7.6 hours of sunshine a day.
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- Feels like
- 19°
- Humidity
- 99%
- Wind
- 7 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 15 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1015 hPa
- UV index
- 10
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:25 / 17:41
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Ciwalen
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° |
| Average low | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 280 | 237 | 304 | 274 | 159 | 83 | 54 | 50 | 82 | 173 | 273 | 304 |
| Rain days | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 20 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.6 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 6.7 | 6.3 | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| 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 (%) | 84 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 81 | 80 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 83 | 83 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Go score | 66 | 70 | 68 | 71 | 75 | 80 | 86 | 86 | 83 | 77 | 67 | 67 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
What to do in Ciwalen, 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.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
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i Gunung Guntur
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i Mountain Telagabodas
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i Mountain Kendang
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i Mount Kamojang
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i Great Mosque of Garut
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Karaha Crater
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Gunung Cikuray
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Bagendit Lake
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Mount Rakutak
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Mount Karacak
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Ciwalen: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything 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
59 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M7 (2009).
How to get to Ciwalen
Nearest airports
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung51 km
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati69 km
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang85 km
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap133 km
Distances
- Jakarta162 km 2 h 48
- Surabaya534 km 9 h 15 · 1 h 20
- Bekasi149 km 2 h 35
- Bandung47 km 49 min
- Medan1,579 km 27 h 22 · 2 h 40
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Hotels in Ciwalen
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ciwalen?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Ciwalen is July–September.
What is the weather like in Ciwalen in October?
In October, Ciwalen averages a high of 26°C (79°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), with 173 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Ciwalen?
December, with rain on about 20 days.
What is the nearest airport to Ciwalen?
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO), about 51 km away.
What power plugs are used in Indonesia?
Plug types C, F, 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 Ciwalen in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).