Indonesia Weather
🇮🇩 2 cities covered · Asia
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Warmest city
Jakarta
Coolest city
Denpasar
Sunniest city
Denpasar
Best time to visit
July to October
Weather in Indonesia at a glance
Indonesia offers a single dominant tropical wet-and-dry climate among its 2 covered cities. Year-round, Jakarta posts the highest average temperature (80°F (27°C)) and Denpasar the lowest (79°F (26°C)), so the right base depends as much on climate as on itinerary.
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Jakarta - annual average 80°
- Coolest city: Denpasar - annual average 79°
- Sunniest city: Denpasar (10.4 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: July to October
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Denpasar leads with about 10.4 hours of sun per day on average. Jakarta is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 2271 mm (89.4 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, July to October brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across Indonesia today
Indonesia cities compared
Indonesia weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 75° | 28 | 8.7 h/day |
| February | 84° | 75° | 27 | 8.7 h/day |
| March | 86° | 75° | 28 | 9.7 h/day |
| April | 86° | 75° | 26 | 10.1 h/day |
| May | 86° | 76° | 21 | 10.6 h/day |
| June | 85° | 75° | 19 | 10.6 h/day |
| July | 85° | 74° | 15 | 10.9 h/day |
| August | 86° | 74° | 15 | 11.2 h/day |
| September | 86° | 74° | 16 | 11.2 h/day |
| October | 87° | 75° | 20 | 10.9 h/day |
| November | 87° | 75° | 25 | 9.9 h/day |
| December | 86° | 75° | 27 | 9.1 h/day |
Indonesia weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in Indonesia?
Among the cities we cover, Jakarta is the warmest, averaging 80°F (27°C) across the year. Its hottest month is September, with highs near 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest city in Indonesia?
Denpasar runs coldest, averaging 79°F (26°C) for the year; August lows average 73°F (23°C).
What is the sunniest city in Indonesia?
Denpasar, with about 10.4 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit Indonesia?
Averaged across the covered cities, July to October offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Indonesia?
Snow is essentially absent in the Indonesia cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Indonesia like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.