Sangiang

Island Island in Banten province, Indonesia

An island off Banten’s coast reachable by boat; visitors come for shoreline walks, snorkeling and local fishing trips around volcanic-island scenery in the Sunda Strait region.

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Sangiang
-5.9550, 105.8548

How to Get to Sangiang #

Accessible by local boat from the Banten mainland (Carita or surrounding ports). Travel times depend on sea conditions and operator; arrange passage locally in the nearest port town.

Tips for Visiting Sangiang #

  • If planning a beach visit, time it for low tide and be aware of local currents; ask local boat operators about safe anchorage.
  • Bring insect repellent and shade - the island is tropical and supports vigorous vegetation and biting insects in some seasons.
  • Visit early in the day to see the clearing fisherman activities before the heat and crowds (if any) build.

Best Time to Visit Sangiang #

Best visited in the local dry season when boat trips and beaches are more pleasant and vessel access is safer.

Dry season
May-Sept · 24-30°C
Warmer, drier weather for beaches and boat access; safer sea conditions for small craft.
Wet season
Oct-Apr · 23-28°C
Frequent rains and rougher seas; access by boat can be unreliable.

Weather & Climate near Sangiang #

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1981 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (305 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 28°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

305 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

February

February is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (260 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 28°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

260 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

March

March is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (216 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

216 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

183 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

May

May is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

202 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

December

December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (242 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 28°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

242 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

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