🇮🇩 Jakarta vs 🇯🇵 Tokyo

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Jakarta

overcast clouds

78°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 80°F

H 78°F / L 76°F

Humidity: 92%

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Tokyo

broken clouds

63°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 63°F

H 64°F / L 62°F

Humidity: 80%

Climate Overview

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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.

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Tokyo

Humid subtropical — distinct four seasons, hot humid summers, mild winters

Best monthsMarch, April, October, November
AvoidJune, July, August (heat and typhoons)
Annual rain60 inches (1,530 mm)

Tokyo has dramatic seasonal swings. Cherry blossom season (late March–April) and autumn foliage (October–November) are spectacular. Summers are brutally hot and humid with typhoon risk. Winters are mild and dry with occasional snow.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇮🇩 Jakarta🇯🇵 Tokyo
Spring

46–72°F

March–May

Summer

75–91°F

June–August

Fall

60–77°F

September–November

Winter

37–50°F

December–February

Jakarta vs Tokyo: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Jakarta or Tokyo have better weather?

Jakarta and Tokyo have very different climates. Tropical rainforest — hot and humid year-round, distinct flood season Tokyo: Humid subtropical — distinct four seasons, hot humid summers, mild winters. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Jakarta vs Tokyo?

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

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