Month guide · Jakarta · Indonesia
Jakarta in October
What October 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
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Hot, with the first wet-season storms late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 3rd-warmest month in Jakarta: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (33°C (91°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:31
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:45
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
Dry season (May–September). Sunny, hot and drier, with the Jakarta Fair, Independence Day celebrations and the most reliable conditions for day trips.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October 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 October
- Jakarta Marathon (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Kota Tua and Glodok
Sunda Kelapa harbour
Jakarta's old port still shelters rows of wooden pinisi schooners loading timber and cement by hand.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
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
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 25°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Jakarta?
A shoulder-season month, 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 October a good time to visit Jakarta?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, with the first wet-season storms late in the month.
+How warm is Jakarta in October?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jakarta in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.