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Jakarta in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Jakarta in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Jakarta, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Jakarta in August 2025

Good Weather
Hot
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Jakarta in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +90°F and approximately 2 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 45 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+90°F
Avg. max. temperature
+68°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
45 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Jakarta has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Jakarta in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Jakarta for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +95°F during the day to a minimum of +75°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +93°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +93°F to +95°F.

Is Jakarta warm or cold in August?

Jakarta is typically hot in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +88°F to +90°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +75°F to +75°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Jakarta:

Climate in Jakarta in August

Jakarta weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+88°F+90°F+90°F
Min. temperature
+68°F+68°F+70°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+97°F+97°F
Rainfall
64 mm45 mm61 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
79%77%76%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
9119
Rainy days
181618
Snowy days
000

August often has better weather than July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +88°F to +90°F during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 64 mm to 45 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Jakarta in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Jakarta is gradually decreasing during August, going from 4 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Jakarta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 5 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. Jakarta is amazing in August with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Jakarta wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 272 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 52% chance of precipitation and 45 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Jakarta?

This is the weather in Jakarta in August 2023:
1 August
☀️
+93°F
2 August
🌫️
+94°F
3 August
🌫️
+93°F
4 August
☀️
+94°F
5 August
☁️
+94°F
6 August
🌫️
+95°F
7 August
🌫️
+94°F
8 August
🌫️
+94°F
9 August
🌫️
+93°F
10 August
🌫️
+94°F
11 August
🌫️
+91°F
12 August
🌫️
+92°F
13 August
🌫️
+90°F
14 August
☁️
+94°F
15 August
🌫️
+93°F
16 August
☁️
+95°F
17 August
☀️
+94°F
18 August
☁️
+92°F
19 August
☁️
+92°F
20 August
☁️
+95°F
21 August
🌫️
+93°F
22 August
🌫️
+92°F
23 August
☀️
+91°F
24 August
☀️
+94°F
25 August
🌫️
+95°F
26 August
🌫️
+93°F
27 August
🌫️
+93°F
28 August
🌫️
+92°F
29 August
☀️
+94°F
30 August
☁️
+95°F
31 August
🌫️
+94°F
In August 2023 Jakarta had 6 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +93°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +90°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Jakarta climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Jakarta in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+85°F) and the highest in 2023 (+92°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 1181 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1984 with 2582 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Jakarta in August:

Is August a good time to visit Jakarta?

August is a really good time to go to Jakarta. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Jakarta.

Can you sunbathe in Jakarta in August?

Absolutely, August is hot in Jakarta. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Jakarta rainy in August?

Jakarta is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Jakarta in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Jakarta in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Indonesia

Check out the weather for other cities in Indonesia.

Monthly weather in Jakarta

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Jakarta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.