Banyuwangi weather by month & the best time to visit
Indonesia · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Banyuwangi is August — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 89/100), with September and July close behind. Banyuwangi averages about 2,683 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 28°C / 82°F and roughly 32 mm of rain in August.
When is the best time to visit Banyuwangi?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Banyuwangi is August, then September and July. The dullest month is January (67/100, 296 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Banyuwangi?
Banyuwangi gets a lot of sun: around 2,683 hours a year. August (89/100) is noticeably better than January (67). It ranks #19 of 119 destinations in Indonesia for annual sunshine, above the national median of 2,183 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around January, carries about 50% of the annual 1,559 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 296 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| February | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 255 mm | 12 | 31° / 88°F |
| March | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 196 mm | 12 | 30° / 86°F |
| April | 72 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 125 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| May | 78 | 29° / 84°F | 24° / 75°F | 93 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| June | 83 | 28° / 82°F | 24° / 75°F | 62 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| July | 86 | 28° / 82°F | 23° / 73°F | 48 mm | 9 | 28° / 82°F |
| August | 89 | 28° / 82°F | 22° / 72°F | 32 mm | 10 | 28° / 82°F |
| September | 89 | 29° / 84°F | 23° / 73°F | 32 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| October | 84 | 31° / 88°F | 24° / 75°F | 57 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
| November | 71 | 31° / 88°F | 25° / 77°F | 128 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| December | 67 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 235 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
Sea temperature in Banyuwangi by month
The sea off Banyuwangi is warmest in February at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in July at 28°C / 82°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Banyuwangi: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Banyuwangi?
Banyuwangi is a beach resort in Indonesia with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Banyuwangi get a year?
Banyuwangi gets about 2,683 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around August.
When is the best time to visit Banyuwangi?
The sunniest time to visit Banyuwangi is August, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 89/100 (with September and July close behind). Expect daytime highs around 28°C / 82°F.
What is the least sunny month in Banyuwangi?
January is the least sunny month in Banyuwangi, scoring 67/100 with about 296 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Banyuwangi?
The sea in Banyuwangi ranges from about 28°C (July) to 31°C (February). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Banyuwangi?
The typical midday UV index in Banyuwangi peaks around 12 (extreme) in February, easing to about 9 (very high) in May. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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