Climate of Jakarta, Indonesia
Area-weighted average across Jakarta. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Jakarta, a subdivision of Indonesia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 26.6°C / 79.9°F in January to 27.8°C / 82°F in May, with rainfall from 69 mm / 2.7 in to 376 mm / 14.8 in depending on the season (2047 mm / 80.6 in total across the year). See the 2 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6°C79.9°F | 376 mm14.8″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.7°C80.1°F | 292 mm11.5″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.1°C80.8°F | 224 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.6°C81.7°F | 179 mm7″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.8°C82°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.5°C81.5°F | 102 mm4″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.2°C81°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| September | 27.6°C81.7°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| October | 27.8°C82°F | 133 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.6°C81.7°F | 165 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.1°C80.8°F | 227 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Jakarta?
Jakarta, Indonesia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is May at 27.8°C / 82°F, and the driest is July at 69 mm / 2.7 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Jakarta?
Jakarta, Indonesia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.6°C / 79.9°F in January to 27.8°C / 82°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 2047 mm / 80.6 in, with the wettest month being January (376 mm / 14.8 in) and the driest July (69 mm / 2.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Jakarta?
The hottest month in Jakarta is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.8°C / 82°F.
What is the coldest month in Jakarta?
The coldest month in Jakarta is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.6°C / 79.9°F.
When does it rain most in Jakarta?
The wettest month in Jakarta is January, averaging about 376 mm / 14.8 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 69 mm / 2.7 in.