Indonesia

Indonesia Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Indonesia in August.

Thinking about venturing to Indonesia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Indonesia in August

August in Indonesia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Pagar Alam at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Cepu at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Cepu and 20°C (68°F) in Pagar Alam.

For specific regional insights in Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Pulau Merah with an average of 1.9 mm (0.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Matur with 359 mm (14 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Ubud, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Ubud enjoys about 255 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Indonesia in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Indonesia.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Indonesia

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Indonesia?

Temperature range in Indonesia (August)

Precipitation variation in Indonesia (August)

Ubud

In August Ubud generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
255 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions

Seminyak

In August Seminyak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
261 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

Jakarta

In August Jakarta generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
282 hours
295 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions

Kuta

In August Kuta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
261 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

Bandung

In August Bandung generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
249 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Indonesia in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ubud 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Bandung 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Jakarta 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Yogyakarta 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Labuan Bajo 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Makassar 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)

Indonesia weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Indonesia in August?

In August, Indonesia generally has perfect weather conditions. Ubud sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in Indonesia in August?

Daytime temperatures in Ubud peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in August, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

Does Indonesia get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Indonesia. Ubud averages only about 43 mm (1.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Indonesia?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Indonesia. Typically, the climate in Ubud is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Ubud. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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