Jakarta · January
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 85°F, dipping to 75°F at night. Humidity averages 85% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 30 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
85° / 75°F
Humidity
85%
Rain days
30/mo
Wind
9 mph
What January feels like in Jakarta
Sunrise
05:48
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:14
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Jakarta in January
The kit for January in Jakarta: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-2° avg high
+1 rain days
Jakarta in December →
January
85°F avg high
30 rain days
Best: morning
vs February
0° avg high
+3 rain days
Jakarta in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Jakarta in January?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Jakarta in January?+
Average high 85°F, average low 75°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Jakarta?+
Compared to December (avg high 87°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 85°F), January is warmer.
Does it rain often in Jakarta in January?+
Expect about 30 measurable rain days in January, on average.