Jakarta

If you can stand its pollution, and if you can afford to indulge in its charms, then Jakarta is one of the region's most exciting metropolises. Consider Jakarta the 'big durian' - the foul-smelling exotic fruit that some can't stomach and others can't resist.

Wayang Golek rod puppets, used to tell stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata

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Jakarta Weather

Jakarta is almost always hot and sticky. Average maximum temperatures stay above 30°C (86°F) throughout the year. October to February is the official wet season, when torrential rain dumps down, clearing the streets. July through to September has the least amount of rain, and that's when the temperature remains consistently high.

Month	Temp (°C)	Rainfall (mm)	Humidity (%)	Sunshine (hours)
Jan	23 - 29	300		5
Feb	23 - 29	300		5
Mar	23 - 30	211		6
Apr	24 - 31	147		7
May	24 - 31	114		7
Jun	23 - 31	97		7
Jul	23 - 31	64		7
Aug	23 - 31	43		8
Sep	23 - 31	66		8
Oct	23 - 31	112		7
Nov	23 - 36	142		6
Dec	23 - 34	203		5