Kawitan
Kabupaten Tasikmalaya · Indonesia
Kawitan 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 29°C (85°F).
The best months to visit are July–September.
April 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 January, with rain on about 18 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 17% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 27°
- Humidity
- 100%
- Wind
- 1 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 5 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 89%
- Pressure
- 1015 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:22 / 17:40
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Kawitan
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° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 29° |
| Average low | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 353 | 310 | 339 | 294 | 269 | 165 | 167 | 138 | 194 | 319 | 439 | 387 |
| Rain days | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8 | 8.1 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Humidity (%) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 84 | 84 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Go score | 57 | 59 | 59 | 63 | 68 | 76 | 87 | 87 | 82 | 73 | 62 | 58 |
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 Kawitan, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| 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 |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | 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.
- 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.
Rainy season in Indonesia: October–May · Wettest month: January Month by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
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Kawitan: 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 ≈ 18,042.7 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 137,150≈ $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 94,000≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,100≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,302,500≈ $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
57 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.5 (2017).
How to get to Kawitan
Nearest airports
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang34 km
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap86 km
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati97 km
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung102 km
Distances
- Jakarta213 km 3 h 42
- Surabaya495 km 8 h 35 · 1 h 17
- Bekasi200 km 3 h 28
- Bandung98 km 1 h 42
- Medan1,630 km 28 h 15 · 2 h 44
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Hotels in Kawitan
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kawitan?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Kawitan is July–September.
What is the weather like in Kawitan in October?
In October, Kawitan averages a high of 29°C (83°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with 319 mm of rain on about 10 days.
What is the rainiest month in Kawitan?
January, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Kawitan?
Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP), about 86 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 Kawitan in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).