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Weather & Climate in Jakarta, Indonesia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Jakarta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days187 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area255.6 sq mi (662.0 km²)
Population Density33,412/sq mi
Coordinates-6.2146°N, 106.8451°W
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.5"
122% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

380 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Aug 8, 2007 35 km NNE of Rengasdengklok, Indonesia M7.5 75 km 280 km
Oct 25, 2000 29 km SW of Labuan, Indonesia M6.8 139 km 38 km
Aug 8, 2007 42 km NNW of Pamanukan, Indonesia M6.1 98 km 291 km
Jan 23, 2018 66 km W of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia M5.9 138 km 48 km
Oct 18, 1992 47 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia M5.8 149 km 37 km
Mar 12, 2001 53 km WSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia M5.8 137 km 33 km
Aug 26, 2002 43 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia M5.8 139 km 63 km
Nov 1, 2012 10 km NE of Padalarang, Indonesia M5.7 97 km 142 km
Jan 8, 2000 45 km SSW of Labuan, Indonesia M5.6 145 km 62 km
Jul 21, 2000 61 km ESE of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia M5.5 137 km 140 km
Feb 7, 2023 66 km WSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia M5.4 147 km 51 km
Jan 20, 1990 31 km SSE of Labuan, Indonesia M5.4 114 km 64 km
Jul 12, 2000 4 km NE of Caringin, Indonesia M5.4 51 km 33 km
Mar 3, 1992 17 km N of Serang, Indonesia M5.3 81 km 144 km
Aug 11, 2010 52 km SW of Banjar, Indonesia M5.3 144 km 37 km
Apr 8, 2013 54 km WSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia M5.3 130 km 56 km
Oct 1, 2023 16 km W of Sukabumi, Indonesia M5.3 80 km 113 km
Mar 12, 2022 64 km SW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia M5.3 150 km 42 km
Oct 25, 1992 33 km NNE of Teluknaga, Indonesia M5.3 43 km 104 km
Apr 1, 2022 60 km WSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia M5.3 144 km 19 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salak (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salak Stratovolcano 2,211 m (7,254 ft) 1938 58 km
Perbakti-Gagak Stratovolcano(es) 1,699 m (5,574 ft) 1939 62 km
Gede-Pangrango Stratovolcano(es) 3,008 m (9,869 ft) 1957 63 km
Karang Stratovolcano 1,768 m (5,801 ft) Unknown 88 km
Tangkuban Parahu Stratovolcano 2,084 m (6,837 ft) 2019 104 km
Patuha Stratovolcano 2,422 m (7,946 ft) Unknown 122 km
Kendang Stratovolcano 2,594 m (8,510 ft) Unknown 149 km
Guntur Complex 2,249 m (7,379 ft) 1847 151 km
Papandayan Stratovolcano(es) 2,665 m (8,743 ft) 2002 157 km
Krakatau Caldera 155 m (509 ft) 2020 158 km
Talagabodas Stratovolcano 2,201 m (7,221 ft) Unknown 175 km
Galunggung Stratovolcano 2,168 m (7,113 ft) 1984 177 km
Cereme Stratovolcano 3,039 m (9,970 ft) 1951 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 14.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
March 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in
November 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in

Jakarta has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.8") and July the driest (2.9").

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