Jakarta Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Jakarta experiences a tropical monsoon climate (type Am). This means year round tropical temperatures around 30°C during the daytime. Rainy / monsoon season starts in October and ends mid March. Most rain is seen from December until March.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Jakarta remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in September, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 31°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 24°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Jakarta has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2146 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives heavy rainfall, averaging 326 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 46 mm over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Jakarta Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Jakarta varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 9.8 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 6.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 28°C in January to 30°C in April.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Jakarta.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 85%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 1 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Jakarta in Indonesia
Jakarta has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 32°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Jakarta occurs in the months of January, February, March, April, November and December.
September has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 326 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 46 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 295 hours of sunshine.
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