Jakarta
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Jakarta month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jakarta are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 31–32°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), July the coldest (average low 23°C), and February the wettest (about 311 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8 | 23.9 | 305 | 8.1 |
| February | 29.7 | 23.7 | 311 | 8.0 |
| March | 30.6 | 23.9 | 280 | 9.2 |
| April | 31.1 | 24.0 | 232 | 9.7 |
| May | 31.5 | 24.2 | 176 | 10.0 |
| June | 31.3 | 23.6 | 135 | 10.2 |
| July | 31.8 | 23.4 | 80 | 10.9 |
| August | 32.4 | 23.5 | 74 | 11.3 |
| September | 32.6 | 23.8 | 108 | 10.9 |
| October | 32.5 | 24.2 | 182 | 10.2 |
| November | 31.6 | 24.2 | 238 | 9.1 |
| December | 30.7 | 24.1 | 257 | 8.7 |
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01 · OverviewJakarta, in brief
Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north. Jakarta itself covers about 662 square kilometres, but the wider Jakarta metropolitan area—locally known as Jabodetabek—is among the largest urban agglomerations in the world by area. By population, Greater Jakarta is the most populous urban area in the world with a population of over 40 million. Jakarta is Indonesia's political, economic, and cultural centre and contains many national institutions, corporate headquarters, and the secretariat of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jakarta
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01 · Q&AWhere is Jakarta located and what are its coordinates?
Jakarta is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -6.2146, 106.8451 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Jakarta?
Jakarta has a recorded population of approximately 8,540,121 and observes the Asia/Jakarta time zone (IDR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Jakarta?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Jakarta include id, en, nl, jv, and the circulating currency is IDR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Jakarta?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Jakarta, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.