Potongan
Kabupaten Garut · Indonesia
Potongan lies in West Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is June–September. The warmest month is April, with average highs of 23°C (74°F); the sea is warmest in April at about 29°C (84°F).
The best months to visit are June–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 23°C (74°F).
August is the coldest month, with lows around 14°C (57°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 19 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 23°
- Humidity
- 79%
- Wind
- 12 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 35 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Pressure
- 1015 hPa
- UV index
- 1 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:21 / 17:43
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Potongan
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 | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° |
| Average low | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 334 | 295 | 349 | 299 | 200 | 127 | 94 | 82 | 96 | 223 | 304 | 353 |
| Rain days | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 19 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 6.6 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 5.7 | 6.3 |
| 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 (%) | 84 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 83 | 83 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Go score | 66 | 70 | 68 | 72 | 75 | 81 | 86 | 86 | 84 | 78 | 67 | 67 |
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 Potongan, 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 |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | 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.
- 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
Potongan: sea water temperature
Wave height: 1.4 m
Swimming seasonJanuary–December
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Potongan: 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
77 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M7 (2009).
How to get to Potongan
Nearest airports
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung66 km
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang79 km
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati95 km
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap134 km
Distances
- Jakarta174 km 3 h 01
- Surabaya542 km 9 h 24 · 1 h 21
- Bekasi163 km 2 h 50
- Bandung63 km 1 h 05
- Medan1,593 km 27 h 36 · 2 h 42
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Hotels in Potongan
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Potongan?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Potongan is June–September.
What is the weather like in Potongan in October?
In October, Potongan averages a high of 23°C (73°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with 223 mm of rain on about 12 days.
How warm is the sea in Potongan?
The sea is warmest in April (about 29°C (84°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Potongan?
December, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Potongan?
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO), about 66 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 Potongan in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).