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Jakarta in August
What August is really like in Jakarta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Jakarta. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Driest month; Independence Day fills neighbourhoods with flags, games and parades.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Jakarta: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:00
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 17:55
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Late wet season (March–April). Rain eases and storms become shorter, though humidity stays high.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
- Independence Day — flag ceremonies and neighbourhood games (17 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Blok M
M Bloc Space
A creative hub in former state-mint staff housing next to the Blok M MRT station, with independent shops, coffee bars, food stalls and a small live-music venue.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Free
- Shopping
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Museum · Kota Tua and Glodok
Wayang Museum
Ask at the entrance whether a performance is scheduled during your visit.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
- History
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Museum · Merdeka Square
National Museum of Indonesia
Known as Museum Gajah for the bronze elephant outside, the national museum holds Hindu-Buddhist statues, Javanese bronzes, ceramics and ethnographic collections from across the archipelago.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Gallery · West Jakarta
Museum MACAN
Check the exhibition calendar before going, and book a timed slot for the children's space at weekends.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 25°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Jakarta?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Jakarta?
It is one of the best months to visit Jakarta. Driest month; Independence Day fills neighbourhoods with flags, games and parades.
+How warm is Jakarta in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jakarta in August?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.