Jakarta, Indonesia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Jakarta, Indonesia? If you're planning to go to Jakarta, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Jakarta, Indonesia

Based on the climate and weather in Jakarta, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Jakarta, Indonesia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Jakarta, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can become worn. An unreadable vaccine card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly product.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Jakarta, Indonesia by month

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January

Traveling to Jakarta in January, you will notice that it is extremely warm, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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February

February for Jakarta is extremely warm, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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March

In March, Jakarta can be very hot, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Jakarta, with several of the days of the month having rain. In March, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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April

If you vacation in Jakarta during April, you might see that it can be very hot, somewhat rainy and extremely hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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May

May for Jakarta is consistently hot and extremely hazy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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June

If you vacation in Jakarta during June, you may notice that it can be sweltering and extremely hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

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July

July here is constantly hot and extremely hazy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

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August

August for Jakarta can be very hot and extremely hazy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

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September

Traveling to Jakarta in September, you will notice that it can be sweltering and extremely hazy. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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October

Traveling to Jakarta in October, you will notice that it can be very hot and extremely hazy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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November

If you visit Jakarta during November, you may find that it is consistently hot, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally around 70 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

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December

If you go to Jakarta in December, you will notice that it is really hot, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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Activities for Jakarta, Indonesia

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Jakarta.

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