Climate in Jakarta — Annual Weather Overview
Jakarta has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is September (average high 32.8°C) and the coolest is February (29.6°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 3.2°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 2462mm. January is the wettest month at 340.2mm, while July averages just 81.2mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.4 hours.
**Spring (September, October, November):** average highs 32.4°C, 556mm rain. **Summer (December, January, February):** average highs 30.1°C, 932mm rain. **Autumn (March, April, May):** average highs 31.2°C, 648mm rain. **Winter (June, July, August):** average highs 31.9°C, 325mm rain.
Jakarta — Monthly Temperatures
Jakarta — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Jakarta stays reasonable all year.
Jakarta weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7°C | 23.6°C | 340.2mm | 7.6h | 28 | 8/10 |
| February | 29.6°C | 23.6°C | 335.0mm | 7.2h | 26 | 8/10 |
| March | 30.6°C | 23.7°C | 278.9mm | 9.0h | 30 | 8/10 |
| April | 31.3°C | 23.8°C | 197.5mm | 9.7h | 26 | 9/10 |
| May | 31.6°C | 24.0°C | 172.1mm | 9.7h | 26 | 9/10 |
| June | 31.3°C | 23.4°C | 154.2mm | 10.0h | 26 | 9/10 |
| July | 31.9°C | 23.3°C | 81.2mm | 10.7h | 14 | 10/10 |
| August | 32.6°C | 23.3°C | 89.6mm | 11.3h | 15 | 10/10 |
| September | 32.8°C | 23.5°C | 117.1mm | 10.9h | 17 | 9/10 |
| October | 32.6°C | 23.9°C | 192.8mm | 10.1h | 25 | 9/10 |
| November | 31.7°C | 23.9°C | 246.5mm | 8.6h | 26 | 8/10 |
| December | 30.9°C | 23.8°C | 256.7mm | 8.4h | 27 | 8/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Jakarta and the Jakarta rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Jakarta have?
Jakarta has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 29.6°C in February to 32.8°C in September.
What is the hottest month in Jakarta?
September is the hottest month in Jakarta, with average highs of 32.8°C and lows of 23.5°C.
What is the coldest month in Jakarta?
February is the coolest month, with average highs of 29.6°C and lows of 23.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Jakarta?
January is the wettest month, averaging 340.2mm of rainfall over around 28 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Jakarta?
Rainy season in Jakarta runs September to June, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Jakarta get per year?
Jakarta receives around 2462mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (81.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Jakarta?
The best time to visit Jakarta is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.