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Things to Do in Jakarta

Top things to do in Jakarta: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

🌙 82°F now🕔 10:38 PM local📅 Best: July, August and September👥 10.6 million

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Coordinates: 6°12′31.7″S 106°50′44.2″E (-6.2088, 106.8456)

Weather in Jakarta right now

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82°F
Clear · feels like 89°F
Humidity70%
Wind4 mph ESE
Gusts9 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover1%
Pressure1012 hPa
VisibilityGood · 8 mi
Air quality180 · Unhealthy
Sunrise5:57 AM
Sunset5:53 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 52%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:38 PM, Aug 21 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Best time to visit Jakarta

Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: March, April and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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Summary

Jakarta is a city in Indonesia. Jakarta is known for Capital megacity and island gateway. It has a population of about 10.6 million.

Right now it is 82°F (28°C) in Jakarta with clear. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 78°F to 93°F. Chance of precipitation is 34%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Jakarta is July, August and September. The climate is tropical. March, April and December tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 75°F.

The closest major airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), about 14 mi away.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 93°F is in line with the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Jakarta today at 8.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jakarta?

Jakarta is a city in Indonesia. Its coordinates are -6.2088, 106.8456. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Jakarta right now?

It is currently 82°F (28°C) with clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Jakarta?

July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Jakarta, which has a tropical climate. March, April and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Jakarta in?

Jakarta observes Asia/Jakarta (UTC+07:00). The local time is 10:38 PM.

How many people live in Jakarta?

Jakarta has a population of approximately 10.6 million.

What is the nearest airport to Jakarta?

The closest airports are Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), 14 mi away.

What places are in Jakarta?

Jakarta covers 1 places in this atlas, including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 10:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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