Best Time to Visit Indonesia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Indonesia.
Indonesia does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around June (26.7°C / 80.1°F) and August (78 mm / 3.1 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers April–October, while the wetter half runs through November–March. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from 25.8°C / 78.4°F in February to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in June, and monthly rainfall from 78 mm / 3.1 in (August) to 305 mm / 12 in (December). Indonesia's climate is broadly tropical. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within Indonesia can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 26.5°C79.7°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| July | 26.5°C79.7°F | 85 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.7°C80.1°F | 96.5 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
No month in Indonesia fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Indonesia?
Indonesia doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on August (driest, ~78 mm / 3.1 in) and June (warmest, 26.7°C / 80.1°F). Regional variation within Indonesia can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in Indonesia?
The rainy season in Indonesia runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 255 mm / 10 in. The wettest single month is December, averaging 305 mm / 12 in.
What is the dry season in Indonesia?
The drier half of the year in Indonesia covers April–October, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 255 mm / 10 in. The driest single month is August with about 78 mm / 3.1 in.
What months should I avoid visiting Indonesia?
The least comfortable months for travel in Indonesia — based on our climate data — are January, February, March, December. These are Indonesia's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 305 mm / 12 in in December, and temperatures bottom out at 25.8°C / 78.4°F in February.
Is there a shoulder season in Indonesia?
Shoulder-season months in Indonesia — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.