January
Shoulder seasonWet season; 32°C max, 24°C min, 155 mm rainfall, 82% humidity
Lush landscapes but frequent showers and occasional sea disruption affecting boat schedules.
February
Shoulder seasonWet season; 32°C max, 24°C min, 135 mm rainfall, 82% humidity
Workable for culture and city touring in Yogyakarta; less reliable for island-hopping.
March
Shoulder seasonTransition with showers; 32°C max, 24°C min, 165 mm rainfall, 81% humidity
Warm and humid; plan temple and indoor days around afternoon rain.
April
Good time to goRain easing in southern regions; 31°C max, 24°C min, 175 mm rainfall, 80% humidity
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Good shoulder-season option before peak-season rates arrive in July.
May
Good time to goRegional split; 30°C max, 24°C min, 285 mm rainfall, 81% humidity
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Improving in Java and southern islands; wetter in some eastern areas.
June
Best time to go29°C max, 24°C min, 445 mm rainfall, 82% humidity
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Dry-season conditions favourable in Java, Komodo and Flores; strong shoulder-season value.
July
Good time to go28°C max, 23°C min, 400 mm rainfall, 80% humidity
Peak travel period; excellent for Komodo and Java but busy and more expensive.
August
Good time to goDry and sunny; 28°C max, 23°C min, 245 mm rainfall, 78% humidity
Strong diving visibility but highest demand of the year; book Komodo boats early.
September
Best time to go29°C max, 23°C min, 245 mm rainfall, 78% humidity
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Excellent shoulder season for wildlife, trekking, diving and cultural touring.
October
Best time to go30°C max, 24°C min, 110 mm rainfall, 79% humidity
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Generally favourable early shoulder season; showers gradually return toward month end.
November
Shoulder season32°C max, 24°C min, 105 mm rainfall, 81% humidity
Rain increases in many western areas; eastern Indonesia may remain attractive.
December
Shoulder seasonWet season; 32°C max, 24°C min, 150 mm rainfall, 83% humidity
Festive demand rises and marine schedules can be weather-sensitive; plan with flexibility.
- BestJun, Sep, Oct
- GoodApr, May, Jul, Aug
- FairJan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec