Season guide · Jakarta · Indonesia
Jakarta in the early wet season
October–December: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Herryz, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Afternoon thunderstorms return and grow heavier; mornings are usually fine for sightseeing. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 35 rainy days across October–December.
Key facts
- Months
- October–December
- Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 35
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the early wet season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 33°C (91°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 8 | 12.3 h | 3/5 |
| November | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 12 | 12.4 h | 2/5 |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 15 | 12.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 35 of the year's roughly 127 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the early wet season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Jakarta Marathon (usually October)
- December: New Year's Eve celebrations around Bundaran HI and Monas
Good choices for the early wet season
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
Museum · West Jakarta
Textile Museum
Set in a 19th-century villa, the museum displays batik, ikat and songket from across Indonesia and runs short batik-making workshops in its studio.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · Merdeka Square
National Gallery of Indonesia
Combine it with Istiqlal and the Cathedral, both a short walk north.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
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Museum · Kota Tua and Glodok
Wayang Museum
Housed in a Dutch building on Fatahillah Square, the museum displays thousands of shadow puppets (wayang kulit), wooden rod puppets (wayang golek) and masks from across Indonesia and beyond.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
- History
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Museum · Merdeka Square
National Museum of Indonesia
Start with the stone statuary in the courtyard of the original building, then the treasure room of gold regalia.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Day trips in the early wet season
- Thousand Islands (About 1–2.5 hours by boat) — A chain of small coral islands in the Java Sea north of the city.
- Bandung (About 1–1.5 hours by high-speed train and shuttle) — The cooler highland city has Art Deco buildings along Jalan Braga, factory outlet shopping and a food scene of its own.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the early wet season a good time to visit Jakarta?
It is a trade-off: Afternoon thunderstorms return and grow heavier; mornings are usually fine for sightseeing. The best months overall are May–September.
+What is the weather like in Jakarta in the early wet season?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 35 rainy days over the season.