Central Java, Indonesia
Cilacap
Cilacap is a city in Central Java, Indonesia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 256,996. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population256,996
Local time12:06
7.73° S, 109.01° EElevation 10 mUTC+7 · Western Indonesia Time
Postal code53211October: high / low27° / 25°
Rain this month372mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cilacap at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:17 · 17:3912 h 22 min of daylightThe moon tonightLast quarter68% · Moonrise 22:59Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJanuary
364 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
83 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
April
How Cilacap has grown
People living in the built-up area (99 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
-35%785k in 1975 → 509k in 2025Weather in Cilacap
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 85%
Today31 Oct26°24°7.7 mm
Sun1 Nov26°25°1.7 mm
Mon2 Nov26°24°2.2 mm
Tue3 Nov26°25°2.6 mm
Wed4 Nov26°25°0.9 mm
Thu5 Nov25°25°1.4 mm
Fri6 Nov26°25°
Sat7 Nov26°25°
Sun8 Nov26°25°
Mon9 Nov27°25°
When to go to Cilacap
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 38 | 37 | 39 | 42 | 49 | 54 | 65 | 68 | 57 | 51 | 43 | 40 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 364 | 276 | 331 | 286 | 275 | 214 | 136 | 83 | 144 | 372 | 498 | 412 |
| Wet days | 29 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 27 | 27 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° |
What's on in Cilacap
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Indonesia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cilacap
Earthquakes around Cilacap
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195080magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record47within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.5Kawalu 13 km ↓2017 · 96 km
6.3Bantul 17 km ←2001 · 130 km
6.1Purwokerto 63 km ↓2014 · 40 km
6.1Kawalu 31 km ↓1979 · 84 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km
Neogene · 1
Universities and research institutes
Akademi Maritim Nusantara CilacapUniversity or college · founded 1984
Al-Irsyad Cilacap UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1995
Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Al Ghazali CilacapUniversity or college · founded 2014
Towns and villages around Cilacap
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kandangmacan0.5 kmSidakaya Dua0.6 kmManggisan0.6 kmGobog0.8 kmPendowo0.8 kmTambaksari0.8 kmSidakaya Satu1 kmKompengan1 kmPotongan1.1 kmGobok1.1 kmPrenca1.2 kmCleko1.2 kmPegadaian1.3 kmPandanarang1.3 kmPasiran1.3 kmProliman1.4 kmSentolokawat1.4 kmDaunlumbung1.4 kmSideran1.4 kmBonduren1.4 kmSidanegara1.5 kmCidapur1.7 kmKarangcengis1.7 kmKebonsayur1.7 kmRawasrengseng1.7 kmKendilwesi1.8 kmPerumahanpertamina1.8 kmKlega1.9 kmWanasari1.9 kmKarangkamulian2.1 kmRawadaon2.1 kmMacangaeng2.4 kmBojong2.5 kmKlempang2.6 kmRawakeong2.7 kmTimusbuntu2.8 kmGliger2.8 kmRawapasung2.8 kmCikarag2.8 kmCikento2.9 kmCigobang3 kmGunung Simping3.1 kmKedunglumbung3.1 kmRejamulya3.2 kmAlasmalang3.2 kmKarangbadar Kidul3.3 kmTanjungsari3.3 kmBanyusrep3.3 kmTegalkatilayu3.4 kmKarangbadar Lor3.5 kmRawagaru3.6 kmBerambang3.7 kmLemahleutik3.8 kmKutawaru3.9 kmJojok Wetan4 kmSabukjanur4.1 kmCigadung4.1 kmAmiranom4.2 kmCirompang4.2 kmCimeong4.4 kmCipuret4.5 kmKarangtengah4.7 kmRawagaru Kulon4.8 kmPadaramai4.8 kmJojok Kulon4.9 kmTanjungkecil5 kmPakiskaji5 kmBanyunyapa5 kmSembir5.1 kmRawapenggung5.3 kmKeji5.3 kmRawagaru Wetan5.4 kmBojonglangkap5.4 kmKarangtalun5.4 kmRejanegara5.6 kmKemiren5.6 kmPrekuyan5.7 kmPanatusan5.7 kmCiwuluh5.8 kmRejamulya5.8 km
Postal code
53211
Places near Cilacap
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cilacap?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cilacap.
What is the hottest month in Cilacap?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Cilacap?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cilacap?
January is the wettest month with about 364 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cilacap?
The sea is warmest in April at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Cilacap?
The postal code of Cilacap is 53211.