Best Time to Visit Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Cilacap.
Cilacap does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (April, 27.4°C / 81.3°F) and driest (July, 101 mm / 4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–March and May–September; the wetter half falls in April and October–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.8°C / 78.4°F in July to 27.4°C / 81.3°F in April, with rainfall from 101 mm / 4 in (July) to 388 mm / 15.3 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Cilacap's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 25.8°C78.4°F | 101 mm4″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 108 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.1°C79°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
No month at Cilacap matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cilacap?
Cilacap doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~101 mm / 4 in) and April (warmest, 27.4°C / 81.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Indonesia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Cilacap?
The rainy season at Cilacap, Central Java runs through April and October–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 268 mm / 10.6 in. The wettest single month is November (388 mm / 15.3 in).
What is the driest month in Cilacap?
The driest month in Cilacap is July, averaging about 101 mm / 4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Cilacap?
The least comfortable months for travel to Cilacap — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, June, July, August, September, October, November. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 388 mm / 15.3 in in November, and the coldest month averages 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
Is Cilacap climate different from Indonesia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Cilacap figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Indonesia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Cilacap specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.