How hot is Jakarta in January?

Daytime highs in Jakarta in January average 30°C (86°F); nights drop to about 24°C.

Does it rain in Jakarta in January?

Expect around 28.3 rainy days and 328 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Jakarta?

January is a challenging month to visit Jakarta — consider January–February & July–August instead. Overall travel score: 4.1/10. The best months are January–February & July–August.

Jakarta weather in January

January is a challenging month to visit Jakarta — consider January–February & July–August instead. Expect highs around 30°C, lows near 24°C, and about 28.3 days with rain.

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Avg high

30°C

Avg low

24°C

Rainfall

328 mm

Rain days

28.3

Sunshine

7.8 h/day

Daylight

12.3 h

What to pack for Jakarta in January

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

Humidity averages 85%; max daily wind around 14 km/h.

How January compares

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

Jakarta in January: the details

In January, Jakarta sees average daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) and overnight lows of 24°C (75°F). Rainfall totals roughly 328 mm across 28.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7.8 hours per day with 12.3 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 85%.

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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