Best Time to Visit Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Jakarta.
Jakarta does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (May, 28.1°C / 82.6°F) and driest (July, 65 mm / 2.6 in) months. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 27°C / 80.6°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in May, with rainfall from 65 mm / 2.6 in (July) to 384 mm / 15.1 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Jakarta's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 27.5°C81.5°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| September | 27.9°C82.2°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| August | 27.6°C81.7°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
No month at Jakarta matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jakarta?
Jakarta doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~65 mm / 2.6 in) and May (warmest, 28.1°C / 82.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Indonesia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Jakarta?
The rainy season at Jakarta, Jakarta runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 153 mm / 6 in. The wettest single month is January (384 mm / 15.1 in).
What is the driest month in Jakarta?
The driest month in Jakarta is July, averaging about 65 mm / 2.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.5°C / 81.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Jakarta?
The least comfortable months for travel to Jakarta — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 384 mm / 15.1 in in January, and the coldest month averages 27°C / 80.6°F.
Is Jakarta climate different from Indonesia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Jakarta figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Indonesia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Jakarta specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.