Purwakarta Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Purwakarta, West Java, Indonesia, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 32°C (90°F), peaking in September at 33°C (91°F) and dipping in July to 30°C (86°F).

Rainfall is high, totalling around 2494 mm (98 in) per year. February is the wettest month and August the driest. The city also experiences a distinct rainy season from October to April. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Monthly Temperature in Purwakarta

With minimal seasonal shifts, Purwakarta experiences a constant climate year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in September, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 30°C (86°F) during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 23°C (73°F) in September to around 22°C (72°F) during July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Purwakarta

Purwakarta has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2494 mm (98 in) of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, February it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 323 mm (13 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month August brings less rainfall, with 53 mm (2.1 in) over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Purwakarta Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Purwakarta

While the amount of sunshine in Purwakarta varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 8.3 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in January, with about 5.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Bandung, Indonesia (43 KM, 26 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Bandung, Indonesia (43 KM, 26 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine

Data from: Bandung, Indonesia (43 KM, 26 Miles).

Purwakarta 3-Day Forecast

10-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Purwakarta

With its warm weather, Purwakarta experiences temperatures from 30°C (86°F) to 33°C (91°F) throughout the year. June, July, August and September offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.

It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.

Note that January, February, March, April, October, November and December make up the rainy season, with heavier precipitation expected.

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