The climate of Jakarta
Jakarta, the capital of
Indonesia, has a tropical monsoon climate that is classified under the Köppen climatic classification as Am.
The city is characterized by one long and the wet season running from
October to
May and one short dry season running from
June through
September. September is the warmest month and the least humid, while
January is averagely the most humid and the wettest month.
The city is generally warm with an annual average high temperature of 31°C (87.8°F) and an annual average low temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F). Rainfall is experienced more in the wet season and intermittently during the dry season. During the rainy season, the average monthly precipitation measures up to 300mm (11.81"), which sometimes result in floods in the relatively flat areas.
The skies in Jakarta are relatively clear of the entire year, with the wet season experiencing a small percentage of the possibility of cloudy skies and the dry season experiencing very minimal clouds. Fog and snow are rare occurrences in the city, and during the months between
November and
February, the sun gets mildly hot and gets hotter from mid-
March through late October.
The best time to visit Jakarta
Jakarta's weather is lovely during the dry season. From
June to mid-
October, the temperatures are scorching at an average between 26°C (78.8°F) and 32°C (89.6°F) sometimes going up to 33°C (91.4°F). The city becomes less crowded as people move out to take cover from the heat. The sea temperature is warm and pleasant for all the water activities to cool off the heat. Expect up to twelve hours of daylight sun and magnificently clear skies great for sightseeing and skydiving. The dry season is a great time to visit parks and nature-friendly exhibitions because the rainfall and wind speed are so minimal and the crowds small; hence, no interruptions are expected.
The worst time to visit Jakarta
Jakarta is not the best place to visit during its wet season, especially during the months between
October and
February. Owing to its low-lying placement on the Coast of West Java and its elevation of 8m above sea level, Jakarta is prone to floods during the rainy periods.
Weather hazards
During the rainy season,
Jakarta is susceptible to experiencing flooding due to its low placement in the West Java coast. It is made worse by the dense population experienced over the years.
Weather in January
January, like
December, in
Jakarta,
Indonesia, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.8°C (85.6°F) and min 25.6°C (78.1°F). The coldest months are January and
February, with an average high-temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F). In January, the average heat index is appraised at a sweltering 35°C (95°F).
Weather in January » Weather in February
The last month of the summer,
February, is also a moderately hot month in
Jakarta,
Indonesia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and an average low of 25.5°C (77.9°F). The coldest months are
January and February, with an average high-temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F). The average heat index in February is appraised at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F).
Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the autumn,
March, is a tropical month in
Jakarta,
Indonesia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and an average low of 25.6°C (78.1°F). In March, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in
February - a tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F).
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Weather in April
April, like
March, is another hot autumn month in
Jakarta,
Indonesia, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.9°C (87.6°F) and min 25.9°C (78.6°F). In April, the average high-temperature is essentially the same as in March - a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F).
Weather in April » Weather in May
The last month of the autumn,
May, is another hot month in
Jakarta,
Indonesia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°C (79°F) and an average high of 31.2°C (88.2°F). In Jakarta, the average high-temperature in May is almost the same as in
April - a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F).
Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the winter in
Jakarta, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°C (78.3°F) and 30.8°C (87.4°F). In June, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in
May - a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F).
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Weather in July
July, like
June, is another hot winter month in
Jakarta,
Indonesia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.8°C (76.6°F) and an average high of 30.6°C (87.1°F). In July, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in June - a still hot 30.6°C (87.1°F).
Weather in July » Weather in August
The last month of the winter,
August, is also a hot month in
Jakarta,
Indonesia, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°C (88°F) and 24.7°C (76.5°F). In Jakarta, Indonesia, the average high-temperature in August is relatively the same as in
July - a still hot 31.1°C (88°F).
Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the spring,
September, is still a tropical month in
Jakarta,
Indonesia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) and 31.2°C (88.2°F). In Jakarta, Indonesia, the average high-temperature in September is almost the same as in
August - a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F).
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the same as
September, in
Jakarta,
Indonesia, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26°C (78.8°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F). The warmest month is October, with an average high-temperature of 31.8°C (89.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 26°C (78.8°F). In October, the average heat index is appraised at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F).
Weather in October » Weather in November
The last month of the spring,
November, is another hot month in
Jakarta,
Indonesia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and an average high of 31.5°C (88.7°F). In November, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in
October - a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F).
Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the summer,
December, is still a hot month in
Jakarta,
Indonesia, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°C (87.1°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). In Jakarta, the average high-temperature in December is almost the same as in
November - a still tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F).
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