Month guide · Jakarta · Indonesia
Jakarta in July
What July is really like in Jakarta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Jakarta. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Among the driest months; school holidays bring domestic visitors to Ancol and Taman Mini.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 7th-warmest month in Jakarta: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with June (32°C (90°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 17:52
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
Late wet season (March–April). Rain eases and storms become shorter, though humidity stays high.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 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 July
- School holidays (usually late June to mid-July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Neighbourhood · South Jakarta
Setu Babakan Betawi village
Go on a weekend afternoon for performances, and combine it with a meal of soto Betawi.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · Merdeka Square
National Gallery of Indonesia
On the east side of Merdeka Square, the gallery shows modern Indonesian art, including works by Raden Saleh and Affandi, plus temporary exhibitions in colonial buildings.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Jakarta?
It is one of the best months to visit Jakarta. Among the driest months; school holidays bring domestic visitors to Ancol and Taman Mini.
+How warm is Jakarta in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jakarta in July?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.