AI-generatedJakarta at a glance
- Best time
- Aug
- Warmest month
- Sep · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,500 h
- Rain a year
- 1,967 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Jakarta
Jakarta has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while February is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year, Jakarta is rather dull; September is the sunniest month with 5.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:3117:45
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:18–05:59 · evening 17:17–17:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:10–05:18 · evening 17:58–18:06
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Jakarta in October?
In October, Jakarta is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 132 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakarta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 14 min05:31 – 17:45
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Jakarta
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %49 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Jakarta
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.9 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Jakarta, 40 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Jakarta
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in October (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Jakarta: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Jakarta has about 18 rainy days with 132 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Jakarta
How breezy and how cloudy Jakarta is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Jakarta typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Jakarta: mostly cloudy, with about 4.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Jakarta
How often the day gets hot in Jakarta (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Jakarta has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jakarta
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (23°), the warmest in November (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 40 | 29° | 24° | 2.7 h | 28 | 283 |
| FebruaryFeb | 41 | 29° | 24° | 2.8 h | 27 | 282 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 29° | 24° | 3.9 h | 28 | 228 |
| AprilApr | 37 | 30° | 24° | 4.3 h | 25 | 193 |
| MayMay | 37 | 30° | 24° | 4.2 h | 21 | 118 |
| JuneJun | 41 | 30° | 23° | 4.0 h | 16 | 93 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 30° | 23° | 4.8 h | 13 | 71 |
| AugustAug | 55 | 31° | 23° | 5.6 h | 9 | 51 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 31° | 24° | 5.9 h | 11 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 31 | 31° | 24° | 4.9 h | 18 | 132 |
| NovemberNov | 33 | 30° | 24° | 3.4 h | 25 | 205 |
| DecemberDec | 37 | 29° | 24° | 2.7 h | 26 | 250 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
6.21° S, 106.85° E · 16 m · Asia/Jakarta
Best time to visit Jakarta
The best time to visit Jakarta is in August. Rain is most frequent from October to July; the wettest month is January with 283 mm.
Jakarta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jakarta in the dry season
Aug – Sep
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Jakarta in the rainy season
Oct – Jul
Poor
- 29–31 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 228 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Jakarta for you.
Your best months: January – February, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Jakarta
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Jakarta: score 55 against 31. Daytime highs are about the same. August has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 31 | 55better |
| Day high | 31° | 31° |
| Night low | 24° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 5.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 132 mm | 51 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jul
12 or more rainy days
Jakarta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January29° · 3 h
In January, Jakarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 283 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Jakarta.
Jakarta in January41February29° · 3 h
In February, Jakarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 282 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Jakarta.
Jakarta in February39March29° · 4 h
In March, Jakarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 228 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakarta.
Jakarta in March37April30° · 4 h
In April, Jakarta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 193 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakarta.
Jakarta in April37May30° · 4 h
In May, Jakarta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 118 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakarta.
Jakarta in May41June30° · 4 h
In June, Jakarta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 93 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Jakarta.
Jakarta in June49July30° · 5 h
In July, Jakarta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Jakarta.
Jakarta in July55August31° · 6 h
In August, Jakarta is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Jakarta.
Jakarta in August48September31° · 6 h
In September, Jakarta is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Jakarta.
Jakarta in September31October31° · 5 h
In October, Jakarta is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 132 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakarta.
Jakarta in October33November30° · 3 h
In November, Jakarta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 205 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakarta.
Jakarta in November37December29° · 3 h
In December, Jakarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 250 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jakarta.
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Jakarta vs. Bandung
In October Bandung has the better holiday weather (score 52 vs. 31). During the day Bandung is 4 °C cooler than Jakarta. Bandung gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Jakarta | Bandung |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 31 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 23 |
| Best time | Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Indonesia in October: the best places
In October, Jakarta ranks 16 of 16 destinations in this country.
- Komodo Island29°28°99
- 2Senggigi31°29°88
- 3Kuta28°27°81
- 4Denpasar27°27°71
- 5Nusantara30°29°67
- 6Labuan Bajo29°29°65
- 7Ubud29°60
- 8Yogyakarta30°54
- 16JakartaThis page31°31
Planning a trip to Jakarta
Weather for your travel dates
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Jakarta in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Jakarta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 53) and its weakest during October half-term (score 31).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 40 min
- Distance
- 11,740 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Jakarta
When is the best time to visit Jakarta?
The best time to visit Jakarta is in August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Jakarta?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. February is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Jakarta?
Rain is most frequent from October to July; the wettest month is January with 283 mm. The driest month is August with 51 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jakarta get?
Jakarta gets around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 5.9 hours a day; in January there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Jakarta in?
Jakarta uses the time zone Asia/Jakarta, at UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jakarta?
A nonstop flight from London to Jakarta takes about 14 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,740 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Jakarta?
Jakarta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 53) and its weakest during October half-term (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 38, Summer holidays 53, October half-term 31, Christmas holidays 39.
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