Season guide · Jakarta · Indonesia
Jakarta in the late wet season
March–April: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Rain eases and storms become shorter, though humidity stays high. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 26 rainy days across March–April.
Key facts
- Months
- March–April
- Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 26
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the late wet season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 14 | 12.2 h | 2/5 |
| April | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 12 | 12 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 26 of the year's roughly 127 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in the late wet season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr — dates follow the Islamic calendar and move about 11 days earlier each year
Good choices for the late wet season
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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
Gallery · West Jakarta
Museum MACAN
Indonesia's first international museum of modern and contemporary art shows rotating exhibitions of Indonesian and international artists in a converted tower in Kebon Jeruk, with an interactive children's art space.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
Museum · West Jakarta
Textile Museum
Book a batik workshop to try the wax-resist technique and take your piece home.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- 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
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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
Day trips in the late wet season
- Puncak (About 2–3 hours by car, longer at weekends) — The mountain pass between Bogor and Cianjur is covered in tea plantations with cooler air, villas and roadside restaurants.
- Taman Safari Indonesia (About 2–2.5 hours by car) — A drive-through safari park in Cisarua on the slopes of Mount Gede, where visitors see animals from their vehicle, plus animal shows and a walk-through section.
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 late wet season a good time to visit Jakarta?
It is a trade-off: Rain eases and storms become shorter, though humidity stays high. The best months overall are May–September.
+What is the weather like in Jakarta in the late wet season?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 26 rainy days over the season.