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Jakarta in January
What January is really like in Jakarta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Gunawan Kartapranata, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
January is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. The wettest month, with heavy downpours and a real risk of flooding that can paralyse traffic.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest month in Jakarta: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 31 days. Compared with December (31°C (88°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 05:48
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:15
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
Early wet season (October–December). Afternoon thunderstorms return and grow heavier; mornings are usually fine for sightseeing.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January 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 January
- Chinese New Year in Glodok (late January or February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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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
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
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 25°C and 19 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Jakarta?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Jakarta?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The wettest month, with heavy downpours and a real risk of flooding that can paralyse traffic.
+How warm is Jakarta in January?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jakarta in January?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.