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Best time to visit Jakarta

The best months to visit Jakarta are July, August and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.

July, August and June score best for Jakarta weather:

  • June32° / 24°CJune is drier by Jakarta standards, with Thousand Islands boats more reliable than wet-season months.
  • July32° / 23°CJuly is dry season, so use the window for Ancol, Sunda Kelapa, and Bogor with fewer storm delays.
  • August33° / 23°CAugust is the driest month, with outdoor heritage walks and island boats at their most practical.
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By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026

Jakarta weather by month

MonthHighLowRain (mm)Rainy daysDaylightSea
January31°24°3001812h30°
February31°24°3001712h30°
March32°24°2101512h30°
April32°24°1451112h31°
May33°24°115912h31°
JuneBest weather32°24°95712h31°
JulyBest weather32°23°65512h30°
AugustBest weather33°23°45412h30°
September33°24°65512h30°
October33°24°110812h32°
November33°24°1401212h29°
December32°24°2051412h30°

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Jakarta month by month

January

Jakarta in January: 30.8°C high, 23.9°C low, 300mm rain over 18 days, 12.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

February

Jakarta in February: 30.5°C high, 23.6°C low, 300mm rain over 17 days, 12.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

March

Jakarta in March: 31.7°C high, 23.9°C low, 210mm rain over 15 days, 12h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

April

Jakarta in April: 32.2°C high, 24.2°C low, 145mm rain over 11 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

May

Jakarta in May: 32.6°C high, 24.2°C low, 115mm rain over 9 days, 11.7h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

JuneBest weather

Jakarta in June: 32.2°C high, 23.9°C low, 95mm rain over 7 days, 11.6h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

JulyBest weather

Jakarta in July: 32°C high, 23.3°C low, 65mm rain over 5 days, 11.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

AugustBest weather

Jakarta in August: 32.5°C high, 23°C low, 45mm rain over 4 days, 11.8h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

September

Jakarta in September: 33.1°C high, 23.6°C low, 65mm rain over 5 days, 12h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

October

Jakarta in October: 32.8°C high, 24°C low, 110mm rain over 8 days, 12.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

November

Jakarta in November: 32.5°C high, 24.2°C low, 140mm rain over 12 days, 12.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

December

Jakarta in December: 31.7°C high, 24°C low, 205mm rain over 14 days, 12.4h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

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