Sarkanjut
Kabupaten Garut · Indonesia
Sarkanjut lies in West Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August. The warmest month is October, with average highs of 28°C (83°F).
The best months to visit are July–August.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 28°C (83°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 18°C (64°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 19 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 14% of places in Indonesia.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 26°
- Humidity
- 65%
- Wind
- 6 km/h S
- Gusts
- 20 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 2%
- Pressure
- 1017 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:23 / 17:41
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Sarkanjut
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 | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° |
| Average low | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 19° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 293 | 255 | 322 | 282 | 183 | 87 | 50 | 42 | 61 | 150 | 272 | 317 |
| Rain days | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 19 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.6 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 84 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 79 | 76 | 76 | 78 | 82 | 83 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Go score | 66 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 71 | 79 | 87 | 84 | 78 | 70 | 64 | 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 Sarkanjut, 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 |
| 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.
- 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.
Sarkanjut: 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
53 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.5 (2017).
How to get to Sarkanjut
Nearest airports
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung47 km
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati57 km
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang91 km
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap134 km
- HLPHalim Perdanakusuma International AirportJakarta149 km
Distances
- Jakarta157 km 2 h 43
- Surabaya531 km 9 h 12 · 1 h 20
- Bekasi143 km 2 h 29
- Bandung42 km 44 min
- Medan1,573 km 27 h 16 · 2 h 40
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Hotels in Sarkanjut
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sarkanjut?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Sarkanjut is July–August.
What is the weather like in Sarkanjut in October?
In October, Sarkanjut averages a high of 28°C (83°F) and a low of 19°C (65°F), with 150 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in Sarkanjut?
December, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Sarkanjut?
Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP), about 149 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 Sarkanjut in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).