🇿🇦 Cape Town vs 🇮🇩 Jakarta

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Cape Town

overcast clouds

62°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 61°F

H 64°F / L 61°F

Humidity: 67%

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Jakarta

scattered clouds

77°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 79°F

H 79°F / L 75°F

Humidity: 90%

Climate Overview

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Cape Town

Mediterranean — hot dry summers (Southern Hemisphere), mild wet winters

Best monthsMarch, April, October, November
AvoidJune, July (wettest and coldest), January, February (peak crowds)
Annual rain20 inches (512 mm) — mostly May–September

Cape Town has a classic Mediterranean climate but in the Southern Hemisphere — summers are December–February (hot and dry) and winters are June–August (cool and wet). The Cape Doctor (southeast wind) can make summer days dramatically windy. Table Mountain creates local weather patterns.

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Jakarta

Tropical rainforest — hot and humid year-round, distinct flood season

Best monthsJuly, August, September
AvoidJanuary, February (peak flooding and extreme rain)
Annual rain72 inches (1,824 mm)

Jakarta is hot and humid year-round. The city is notorious for flooding during the wet season (November–April), when the 13 rivers flowing through the city frequently overflow. July–September is the drier, more comfortable season.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇿🇦 Cape Town🇮🇩 Jakarta
Spring

55–70°F

September–November

Summer

68–81°F

December–February

Fall

61–73°F

March–May

Winter

50–63°F

June–August

Cape Town vs Jakarta: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cape Town or Jakarta have better weather?

Cape Town and Jakarta have very different climates. Mediterranean — hot dry summers (Southern Hemisphere), mild wet winters Jakarta: Tropical rainforest — hot and humid year-round, distinct flood season. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Jakarta?

Best time for Cape Town: March, April, October, November. Best time for Jakarta: July, August, September.

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