Desa i
Coastal town · West Java

Desa

Kabupaten Tasikmalaya · Indonesia

Now
23°
Local time
10:00 AM
Population
—
Elevation
850 m
Best time to go
Jul–Sep
Go score 90/100
Sea temperature
29°
April
Main airport
BDO
80 km
Time zone
UTC+7
Asia/Jakarta
At a glance

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.

April is the hottest month, with highs around 27°C (81°F).

August is the coldest month, with lows around 18°C (64°F).

The wettest month is January, with rain on about 18 days.

August is the sunniest month, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day.

Weather

16-day forecast

Desa weather forecast
23°
Overcast
Feels like
24°
Humidity
72%
Wind
12 km/h E
Gusts
31 km/h
Cloud cover
100%
Pressure
1017 hPa
UV index
5 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
05:25 / 17:41

Next 48 hours

23° 09 55% 27° 12 55% 25° 15 20° 18 18° 21 19° 00 36% 18° 03 38% 18° 06 23° 09 26° 12 26° 15 20° 18 20° 21 49% 20° 00 54% 19° 03 19° 06 20%
Today
Oct 17
Light drizzle
27°18°
73% 0.3 mm 16 NE
Tomorrow
Oct 18
Light drizzle
27°18°
65% 1.3 mm 14 E
Mon
Oct 19
Drizzle
27°18°
87% 3.8 mm 12 E
Tue
Oct 20
Overcast
28°18°
41% 16 NE
Wed
Oct 21
Rain showers
26°19°
66% 7.2 mm 13 E
Thu
Oct 22
Drizzle
26°18°
63% 4.6 mm 13 E
Fri
Oct 23
Drizzle
25°19°
81% 6.0 mm 15 E
Sat
Oct 24
Drizzle
24°19°
86% 7.0 mm 12 E
Sun
Oct 25
Dense drizzle
23°19°
85% 11 mm 12 E
Mon
Oct 26
Dense drizzle
25°19°
94% 15 mm 10 E
Tue
Oct 27
Rain showers
24°19°
95% 14 mm 9 E
Wed
Oct 28
Rain showers
23°19°
89% 15 mm 10 NE
Thu
Oct 29
Rain showers
25°19°
76% 12 mm 8 NE
Fri
Oct 30
Drizzle
26°19°
74% 7.4 mm 11 E
Sat
Oct 31
Drizzle
28°20°
87% 5.7 mm 12 NE
Sun
Nov 1
Rain showers
27°19°
75% 10 mm 8 E
European AQI41Moderate
PM2.516.5
PM1020.5
NO₂4
O₃71
Pollen

Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.

Climate

Best time to visit Desa

Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goJuly–September
15°20°25°30°35° 0200400 mm Jan · 301 mmFeb · 263 mmMar · 308 mmApr · 269 mmMay · 200 mmJun · 110 mmJul · 81 mmAug · 77 mmSep · 121 mmOct · 244 mmNov · 359 mmDec · 339 mm 27°27°27°27°27°27°26°26°26°27°27°27° 20°20°20°20°20°19°18°18°18°19°20°20° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Sea temperature Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high27°27°27°27°27°27°26°26°26°27°27°27°
Average low20°20°20°20°20°19°18°18°18°19°20°20°
Sea temperature29°29°29°29°29°28°27°26°25°26°28°29°
Rainfall (mm)3012633082692001108177121244359339
Rain days181617151311878111618
Sunshine per day (h)66.66.87.57.27.77.87.97.16.866.4
Daylight (h)12.512.412.211.911.811.711.711.912.112.312.512.6
Humidity (%)858484848483827979818384
Wind (km/h)998899910101098
Go score677272767984909088817068

The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.

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Activities

What to do in Desa, 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)

What to do in Desa, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beach & swimming PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairFairPoorPoorPoor
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairGoodGoodGoodFairPoorPoor
Hiking PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoor
Diving & snorkelling PoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairGoodGoodGoodFairPoorPoor
Photography & sunsets FairFairFairFairFairFairGoodGoodGoodFairFairFair

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.
  • 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.

Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Desa
Practical

Desa: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.

Power plugs
CF
Voltage
127 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Drive on the left
Currency

Indonesian Rupiah

IDR · Rp

1 USD ≈ 18,031 IDR

Languages
Indonesian
Calling code
+62
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
2
Exercise increased cautionUS travel advisory
No travel warningsUK travel advice · Sep 18, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • 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.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
05:25
Sunset
17:41
Daylight today
12.3 h
Local time in Desa
Earthquake history

71 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.

Strongest: M7 (2009).

Map

How to get to Desa

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Desa

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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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Desa?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Desa is July–September.

What is the weather like in Desa in October?

In October, Desa averages a high of 27°C (80°F) and a low of 19°C (67°F), with 244 mm of rain on about 11 days.

How warm is the sea in Desa?

The sea is warmest in April (about 29°C (84°F)). Swimming season: January–December.

What is the rainiest month in Desa?

January, with rain on about 18 days.

What is the nearest airport to Desa?

Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO), about 80 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 Desa in?

Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).