When to go · Garut

Garut in October

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clearer volcano views)). Across Indonesia: Still mostly dry; first storms late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C); average high / low
Rain days: 14
Crowds: Medium; Indonesia overall
Prices: Medium; Indonesia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodIndonesia month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clearer volcano views)). Across Indonesia: Still mostly dry; first storms late in the month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

GarutHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 14 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Indonesia overall: Medium
Prices · Indonesia overall: Medium

Indonesia overall: Still mostly dry; first storms late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Garut, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Oct: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 14
May: 12 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0

October: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clearer volcano views)). Across Indonesia: Still mostly dry; first storms late in the month.

May: Inside Garut's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clearer volcano views).

Garut: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

Build the full packing list for your trip →

Across Indonesia in October →