Season guide · Jakarta · Indonesia
Jakarta in the peak wet season
January–February: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chongkian, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
The heaviest rain, frequent flooding in low-lying districts and severe traffic disruption; allow plenty of buffer time. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 36 rainy days across January–February.
Key facts
- Months
- January–February
- Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 36
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the peak wet season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 19 | 12.4 h | 3/5 |
| February | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 17 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 36 of the year's roughly 127 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the peak wet season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- January: Chinese New Year in Glodok (late January or February)
- February: Cap Go Meh — end of Chinese New Year celebrations (15th day of the lunar new year)
Good choices for the peak wet season
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
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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
Day trips in the peak wet season
- Bandung (About 1–1.5 hours by high-speed train and shuttle) — The cooler highland city has Art Deco buildings along Jalan Braga, factory outlet shopping and a food scene of its own.
- 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.
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 peak wet season a good time to visit Jakarta?
It is a trade-off: The heaviest rain, frequent flooding in low-lying districts and severe traffic disruption; allow plenty of buffer time. The best months overall are May–September.
+What is the weather like in Jakarta in the peak wet season?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 36 rainy days over the season.