Jakarta weather in August (Jakarta Province, Indonesia)

Can you expect sunny skies in Jakarta in August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Jakarta typically includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 32°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 24°C. These are average temperatures, but there can be hotter days. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Jakarta in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 8 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 295 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Jakarta. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Jakarta climate page with graphs.

 

Jakarta, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Water Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 295 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Indonesia in August

Find out more about the weather in Indonesia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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