How hot is Jakarta in August?

Daytime highs in Jakarta in August average 33°C (91°F); nights drop to about 23°C.

Does it rain in Jakarta in August?

Expect around 12.3 rainy days and 70 mm of rainfall in August.

Is August a good time to visit Jakarta?

August is a challenging month to visit Jakarta — consider January–February & July–August instead. Overall travel score: 3.9/10. The best months are January–February & July–August.

Jakarta weather in August

August is a challenging month to visit Jakarta — consider January–February & July–August instead. Expect highs around 33°C, lows near 23°C, and about 12.3 days with rain.

3.9 · Poortravel score for August

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Avg high

33°C

Avg low

23°C

Rainfall

70 mm

Rain days

12.3

Sunshine

11.4 h/day

Daylight

11.8 h

What to pack for Jakarta in August

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 73%; max daily wind around 15 km/h.

How August compares

Best months in Jakarta: January–February & July–August. See the full best time to visit Jakarta guide.

Jakarta in August: the details

In August, Jakarta sees average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F) and overnight lows of 23°C (74°F). Rainfall totals roughly 70 mm across 12.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 11.4 hours per day with 11.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 73%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Jakarta, Indonesia (-6.21, 106.85) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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