Month guide · Jakarta · Indonesia
Jakarta in March
What March 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
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Rain eases slightly; afternoon storms remain common.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Jakarta: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with February (30°C (86°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:58
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:06
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
Peak wet season (January–February). The heaviest rain, frequent flooding in low-lying districts and severe traffic disruption; allow plenty of buffer time.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr — dates follow the Islamic calendar and move about 11 days earlier each year
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Neighbourhood · Kota Tua and Glodok
Glodok and Petak Sembilan
Go around Chinese New Year for red lanterns and temple crowds, or any morning for the busiest market scenes.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
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Theme park · East Jakarta
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
A large culture park with traditional houses representing Indonesia's provinces around a lake laid out as a map of the archipelago, plus museums, gardens, temples and a cable car.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- History
Theme park · Ancol
Ancol Dreamland
Visit on a weekday; public holidays and weekends bring very long queues.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
Zoo · South Jakarta
Ragunan Zoo
A large, shady zoo in South Jakarta with Indonesian wildlife including Komodo dragons and orangutans, and the Schmutzer Primate Centre for gorillas and other primates.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 14 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 March a good time to visit Jakarta?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Jakarta in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Jakarta?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rain eases slightly; afternoon storms remain common.
+How warm is Jakarta in March?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jakarta in March?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.