Best time to visit Jakarta: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Jakarta are Jul, Aug and Sep.
Best months
Jul, Aug and Sep
Peak season
Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Jan, Feb and Oct
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 23.9°C – 30.4°C
Rain: 332mm
Sunshine: 8.4h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Feb
Temp: 23.8°C – 30.4°C
Rain: 282mm
Sunshine: 8.4h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Mar
Temp: 24°C – 30.8°C
Rain: 298mm
Sunshine: 9h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Apr
Temp: 24.1°C – 31.8°C
Rain: 221mm
Sunshine: 9.8h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
May
Temp: 24.4°C – 32.2°C
Rain: 209mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jun
Temp: 23.8°C – 31.8°C
Rain: 164mm
Sunshine: 10.2h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jul
BestTemp: 23.6°C – 32.3°C
Rain: 113mm
Sunshine: 10.9h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Aug
BestTemp: 23.5°C – 33.1°C
Rain: 79mm
Sunshine: 11.3h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Sep
BestTemp: 23.8°C – 33.4°C
Rain: 102mm
Sunshine: 10.9h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Oct
Temp: 24.5°C – 34°C
Rain: 137mm
Sunshine: 10.6h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Nov
Temp: 24.4°C – 32.4°C
Rain: 237mm
Sunshine: 9.2h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Dec
Temp: 24.5°C – 31.6°C
Rain: 252mm
Sunshine: 9h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
When to go, and when not to
July, August, and September are the best-rated months to visit Jakarta, driven mainly by lower rainfall and more sunshine. August is the standout within that window, with just 79mm of rain and 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, while July and September see slightly more rain at 113mm and 102mm respectively but still offer strong sunshine hours of 10.9 hours a day.
The trade-off is that this same window falls within the peak season, so travelers should expect the city to be busier than during quieter months. Outside this stretch, January stands out as the wettest month at 332mm of rain, and October is the hottest month with highs reaching 34.0C, both of which are worth weighing against the lower costs and quieter conditions of the off-season.
Season Guide
Spring
September – November
Warming temperatures as the southern hemisphere heads into spring.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
December – February
Warmest months with long days. Peak holiday season.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
March – May
Cooling temperatures and shoulder season. Fewer crowds and better prices.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
June – August
Coolest months. Some destinations offer unique winter experiences.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.