Jakarta
Capital of Indonesia
Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and serves as the country's primary urban center. With a population of about 11.1 million, the city features landmarks such as the National Monument and the Istiqlal Mosque.
What to see
The city contains significant national sites. The National Monument is a central landmark, while the Istiqlal Mosque represents a major place of interest. Visitors may also explore various cultural and historical sites, including the National Museum of Indonesia, the Jakarta History Museum, the Bank Indonesia Museum, and the Wayang Museum. Other notable locations include the Jakarta Cathedral, the Maritime Museum, the Selamat Datang Monument, Sunda Kelapa, the Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery, and Ragunan Zoo.
When to go
Jakarta experiences high temperatures year-round, typically ranging between 23 °C and 31 °C. Rainfall varies significantly throughout the year. The wettest months are January, February, March, and December, which often see rain on nearly 30 days each month. Drier conditions occur from June through September, with August being the driest month, recording 82 mm of rain over about 10 days.
Getting there
Travelers can arrive via the Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, which is located 12 km from the city.
Top sights in Jakarta
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. The wettest is January, with about 405 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 405 | 355 | 248 | 210 | 176 | 106 | 94 | 82 | 97 | 154 | 190 | 264 |
| Rainy days | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 28 | 29 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Jakarta (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Bank Indonesia Museum
- Jakarta Cathedral
- Jakarta History Museum
- Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery
- Maritime Museum
- National Museum of Indonesia
- Ragunan Zoo
- Selamat Datang Monument
- Sunda Kelapa
- Wayang Museum