Taraju
Kabupaten Tasikmalaya · Indonesia
Taraju 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 26°C (78°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 26°C (78°F).
August is the coldest month, with lows around 16°C (61°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
- 21°
- Humidity
- 96%
- Wind
- 5 km/h N
- Gusts
- 12 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1014 hPa
- UV index
- 6 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:22 / 17:41
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Taraju
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 | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Average low | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 295 | 256 | 307 | 276 | 185 | 116 | 86 | 77 | 112 | 227 | 325 | 328 |
| 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 | 68 |
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 Taraju, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| 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
- 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
Taraju: sea water temperature
January–December
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Taraju: 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 ≈ 18,075.8 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- 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.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
71 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M7 (2009).
How to get to Taraju
Nearest airports
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang63 km
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung76 km
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati92 km
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap118 km
Distances
- Jakarta187 km 3 h 14
- Surabaya527 km 9 h 08 · 1 h 20
- Bekasi175 km 3 h 02
- Bandung72 km 1 h 15
- Medan1,605 km 27 h 49 · 2 h 42
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Hotels in Taraju
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Taraju?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Taraju is June–September.
What is the weather like in Taraju in October?
In October, Taraju averages a high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), with 227 mm of rain on about 12 days.
How warm is the sea in Taraju?
The sea is warmest in April (about 29°C (84°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the rainiest month in Taraju?
December, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Taraju?
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO), about 76 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 Taraju in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).