Gunung Padang
Cianjur, Indonesia
Gunung Padang is a megalithic site and archaeological site located in Cianjur, Indonesia. Dating back to the year 500, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Indonesia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August are drier months with 185 mm of rain on about 12 days and 169 mm on about 11 days respectively. Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year with daily highs of 25 °C to 26 °C and lows of 17 °C to 19 °C. January through May and November through December experience heavier rainfall exceeding 300 mm per month across 21 to 31 days.
The nearest airport is Husein Sastranegara International Airport in Bandung, located 58 km away. Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport in Jakarta is 83 km away, and the site is 94 km from Jakarta. Admission costs 2,000 for Indonesians and 5,000 for foreigners. The address is Karyamukti village, Campaka district.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 22 °C on average. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 403 | 378 | 404 | 390 | 341 | 205 | 185 | 169 | 205 | 328 | 391 | 387 |
| Rainy days | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 29 | 29 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
