Karawang
Kabupaten Karawang · Indonesia
Karawang is the capital of the Karawang Regency of West Java, Indonesia. It is 32 miles east of Jakarta, and had a population of 307,880 at the 2020 Census, spread over two districts of the regency - West Karawang and East Karawang.
Read more — WikipediaKarawang is a city in the North Coast region of Western Java, Indonesia. It's the seat of the regency that bears the same name.
The best months to visit are July–August.
September is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (90°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 22°C (72°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 19 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 9.4 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 67% of places in Indonesia.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 32°
- Humidity
- 83%
- Wind
- 6 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 14 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Pressure
- 1014 hPa
- UV index
- 6 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:24 / 17:44
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Karawang
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 | 29° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° |
| Average low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 286 | 256 | 209 | 149 | 122 | 89 | 60 | 33 | 61 | 113 | 185 | 208 |
| Rain days | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 19 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4.7 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 6.9 | 5.9 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 79 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 75 | 78 | 82 |
| Wind (km/h) | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Go score | 53 | 58 | 52 | 50 | 53 | 59 | 65 | 62 | 59 | 53 | 46 | 47 |
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 Karawang, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: November–May Dry season: June–October (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 | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | 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 Java: November–May · Wettest month: January Month by month
Karawang: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Karawang travel guide
What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Karawang is a city in the North Coast region of Western Java, Indonesia. It's the seat of the regency that bears the same name.
The city of Karawang is a satellite city of Jakarta, about 50 km east of the capital. There are many industrial companies located in and around Karawang, including a lot of factories for Japanese companies. In 2020, it was home to 308,000 people. The regency of Karawang also includes extensive rural areas, as well as other towns including Cikampek and Rengasdengklok, and the archeological site of Batujaya.
By car Karawang is along the major west-east tolled motorway Tol Jakarta-Cikampek, that runs from Jakarta via Bekasi and Karawang to Cikampek. Karawang has two toll road exits: West Karawang is 47 km from the beginning of the toll road at Cawang in East Jakarta, while East Karawang is at km 54. In addition to the toll road, there are trunk roads from Karawang to the west (to Bekasi), to the north (to Rengasdengklok and Batujaya) and to the east (in the direction of Pamanukan). By train The city of Karawang is served by two railway stations. in West Karawang and just outside East Karawang are served by a few economy class trains per day to the west (to Jakarta Kota station in West Jakarta) and to the east (to either Cikampek or Purwakarta). By bus The main bus terminal of Karawang is , on the eastern side of the city, not far from Klari railway station. The terminal is served by highly frequent buses from various bus terminals in Jakarta and from Bandung, as well as by buses from many other cities in Western and Central Java. There is also a direct elf minibus between Karawang and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (about once per two hours during daytime), but these shuttle buses do not go to the bus terminal, but to the in West Karawang.
Angkot The routes of angkot (minivans) in Karawang: 01 Terminal Klari - Johar - A. Yani - Johar - Terminal Klari 02 Terminal Klari - Johar - Tuparev - Kertabumi - AR.Hakim - Johar - Terminal Klari 07 Johar - Tuparev - Kertabumi - A. Yani - Johar 15 Perum Resinda - A.Yani - Tuparev - Kertabumi - Perum Resinda 16 Badami - Jl. Interchange - A. Yani - Cinangoh - Pasar Johar 17 Terminal Klari - Johar - A. Yani - Sacakusuma - Terminal Tanjung Pura 63 Teluk Jambe - Perum Galuh Mas - Kertabumi - Ar. Hakim - A. Yani - Jalan Interchange - Teluk Jambe
The village of Balongsari is about 8 km north of Karawang. This village was once known as Rawagede, and this is the location of the Rawagede Massacre that was committed by Royal Netherlands East Indies Army during the Indonesian War of Independence, on 9 December 1947. Almost all of the males of the village, amounting to 431 men according to most estimates, were killed. A court ruling in the Netherlands in 2011 decided that the Dutch state is fully responsible for the massacre, which was already called "deliberate and merciless" in a United Nations report in 1948.
Commemorative monument with several sculptures, as well as the 'cemetery for the heroes of Rawagede' (Taman Makan Pahlawan Rawagede).
The Walahar Dam construction project was started in 1923 by the Dutch with the supervision of a water expert from the Netherlands named C. Swaan Koopman. Walahar Dam was put into use on November 30, 1925. It is the dam of the Citarum River.
Water theme park with various water slides, swimming pools, etc.
Largest shopping centre in Karawang.
Karawang cuisine Try dodong hideung ketan, black sticky rice is processed in such a way and then coconut milk is added. Usually this cuisine is sold using a cart on the side of the road. Food stalls
Indonesian (mostly Sundanese) and Chinese food.
Coffeehouses
Near the KCP shopping mall. With two restaurants, swimming pool with pool-side bar, and fitness and spa facilities.
Luxury hotel with three restaurants, swimming pool, fitness centre, and spa facilities.
The dialing code for Karawang is 0267.
Batujaya — Possibly the oldest temple complex of Java island, about 40 km northwest of Karawang city. Rengasdengklok — town where Indonesia's proclamation of independence was first drafted in 1945.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Mount Sunda
mountain in Indonesia
Situ Kamojing
lake in Indonesia
Situ Waringin
lake in Indonesia
Rawa Ciantra
lake in Indonesia
Situ Kedungsari
lake in Indonesia
Situ Kidewong
lake in West Java, Indonesia
History of Sundaland Museum
museum in Indonesia
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Saint Mary Church, Kota Bukit Indah
church in Purwakarta
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Saint Marinus Church, Resinda
church in Karawang
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Christ the King Church, Karawang
church in Karawang
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Mother Teresa Church (Cikarang)
church in West Java
Karawang: 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 ≈ 18,148.2 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 137,950≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,400≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,900≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,450≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,550≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,200≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,310,150≈ $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
29 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M7.5 (2007).
How to get to Karawang
Nearest airports
- HLPHalim Perdanakusuma International AirportJakarta48 km
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung72 km
- CGKSoekarno-Hatta International AirportJakarta76 km
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati101 km
Distances
- Jakarta53 km 56 min
- Surabaya609 km 10 h 33 · 1 h 26
- Bekasi37 km 39 min
- Bandung76 km 1 h 19
- Medan1,460 km 25 h 19 · 2 h 31
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Hotels in Karawang
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 Karawang
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Karawang?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Karawang is July–August.
What is the weather like in Karawang in October?
In October, Karawang averages a high of 32°C (89°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with 113 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in Karawang?
December, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Karawang?
Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP), about 48 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.
When is Karawang most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Karawang least crowded?
The quietest months are April and November–December.
When is the best time to visit Karawang without the crowds?
February, June, and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Karawang in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).
What is the population of Karawang?
About 307,880.