Gawul i
Coastal town · West Java

Gawul

Kabupaten Tasikmalaya · Indonesia

Now
27°
Sea temperature
23°
Local time
12:42 PM
Population
—
Elevation
206 m
Best time to go
Jul–Sep
Go score 91/100
Sea temperature
29°
April
Main airport
BDO
101 km
Time zone
UTC+7
Asia/Jakarta
At a glance

Gawul lies in West Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–September. The warmest month is April, with average highs of 30°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.

April is the hottest month, with highs around 30°C (85°F).

August is the coldest month, with lows around 21°C (69°F).

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

August is the sunniest month, with about 8 hours of sunshine a day.

In October, it’s warmer here than in 22% of places in Indonesia.

Weather

16-day forecast

Gawul weather forecast
27°
Light drizzle
Feels like
31°
Humidity
70%
Wind
16 km/h SE
Gusts
39 km/h
Cloud cover
41%
Pressure
1012 hPa
UV index
0 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
05:21 / 17:41

Next 48 hours

28° 12 88% 26° 15 80% 24° 18 58% 23° 21 65% 22° 00 68% 22° 03 57% 22° 06 73% 24° 09 82% 27° 12 90% 26° 15 40% 25° 18 32% 23° 21 71% 22° 00 54% 22° 03 22% 23° 06 25° 09 61%
Today
Oct 23
Light drizzle
28°22°
94% 4.3 mm 17 SE
Tomorrow
Oct 24
Drizzle
27°22°
90% 4.1 mm 16 SE
Sun
Oct 25
Drizzle
27°22°
82% 4.1 mm 17 E
Mon
Oct 26
Heavy rain
25°22°
80% 7.2 mm 11 SE
Tue
Oct 27
Heavy rain
26°22°
98% 54 mm 12 SE
Wed
Oct 28
Rain showers
26°23°
98% 29 mm 12 SE
Thu
Oct 29
Light rain
28°23°
60% 11 mm 14 E
Fri
Oct 30
Drizzle
27°23°
75% 5.2 mm 11 E
Sat
Oct 31
Light drizzle
28°23°
57% 1.2 mm 15 E
Sun
Nov 1
Light drizzle
27°23°
59% 4.8 mm 15 E
Mon
Nov 2
Light drizzle
28°23°
59% 4.0 mm 15 E
Tue
Nov 3
Light drizzle
28°23°
59% 1.8 mm 16 E
Wed
Nov 4
Light drizzle
28°23°
59% 2.6 mm 13 E
Thu
Nov 5
Light drizzle
28°22°
51% 4.6 mm 13 E
Fri
Nov 6
Mainly clear
34°23°
68% 1.0 mm 14 E
Sat
Nov 7
Mainly clear
34°23°
65% 16 SE
European AQI57Moderate
PM2.544.9
PM1049.1
NO₂16.2
O₃23
Pollen

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Climate

Best time to visit Gawul

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

Best time to goJuly–September
15°20°25°30°35° 0225450 mm Jan · 265 mmFeb · 223 mmMar · 241 mmApr · 228 mmMay · 213 mmJun · 146 mmJul · 146 mmAug · 117 mmSep · 240 mmOct · 360 mmNov · 428 mmDec · 295 mm 29°29°29°30°30°29°28°28°28°29°29°29° 22°22°22°22°22°21°21°21°21°22°22°22° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Sea temperature Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high29°29°29°30°30°29°28°28°28°29°29°29°
Average low22°22°22°22°22°21°21°21°21°22°22°22°
Sea temperature29°29°29°29°29°28°27°26°25°26°28°29°
Rainfall (mm)265223241228213146146117240360428295
Rain days181617151311777101618
Sunshine per day (h)6.16.76.97.77.47.87.987.2766.5
Daylight (h)12.512.412.211.911.811.711.711.912.112.312.512.6
Humidity (%)858484848483827980818384
Wind (km/h)9988991010111098
Go score677272778085919188827168

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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Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Gawul, month by month

When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.

Rainy season: September–May Dry season: June–August (Based on average monthly rainfall)

What to do in Gawul, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beach & swimming PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairFairPoorPoorPoor
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoor
Hiking PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairPoorPoorPoorPoorPoor
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.

Rainy season in Indonesia: October–May · Wettest month: January Month by month

Sea

Gawul: sea water temperature

Water temperature details
Water temperature today
23°C (73°F)
How it feels: pleasant

Wave height: 2.2 m

Swimming season

January–December

Fri23°
Sat23°
Sun24°
Mon24°
Tue24°
Wed25°
Thu25°

Average sea temperature by month

21°C 29° Jan 29° Feb 29° Mar 29° Apr 29° May 28° Jun 27° Jul 26° Aug 25° Sep 26° Oct 28° Nov 29° Dec

About this data: Sea temperature

Nearby beaches & coastal towns

Landmarks nearby

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

Things to do in Gawul

No data for this location.

Practical

Gawul: 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 ≈ 18,075.8 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 137,400≈ $7.60
  • CappuccinoIDR 37,300≈ $2.10
  • Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,700≈ $2.90
  • Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,400≈ $1.00
  • Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,200≈ $5.20
  • Public transport ticketIDR 18,100≈ $1.00
  • Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,304,900≈ $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
05:21
Sunset
17:41
Daylight today
12.3 h
Local time in Gawul
Earthquake history

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

Strongest: M7 (2009).

Map

How to get to Gawul

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Gawul

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gawul?

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

What is the weather like in Gawul in October?

In October, Gawul averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 22°C (71°F), with 360 mm of rain on about 10 days.

How warm is the sea in Gawul?

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

What is the rainiest month in Gawul?

January, with rain on about 18 days.

What is the nearest airport to Gawul?

Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO), about 101 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 Gawul in?

Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).