Jakarta Forecast: Cloudy Morning, Light Rain Possible Afternoon
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts cloudy weather for Jakarta on Thursday, July 30, 2026, with a chance of light rain.
- Light to moderate rain is possible in the afternoon and evening across various parts of Jakarta and its surrounding areas, including Bogor and Bekasi.
- Residents are warned of potential thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in the Jabodetabek region from afternoon into the evening.
Jakarta is expected to experience cloudy skies on Thursday, July 30, 2026, according to the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The morning will likely be clear and cloudy, but the agency forecasts a possibility of light rain in surrounding areas.
As the day progresses into the afternoon and evening, the likelihood of rain increases. BMKG predicts light to moderate rainfall in localized parts of Jakarta's southern, eastern, western, and central areas. The surrounding regions of Tangerang, South Tangerang, Depok, Bekasi, and Bogor are also expected to see rain.
Residents in the greater Jabodetabek area are advised to be aware of potential thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds that may occur from the afternoon through the evening. Temperatures are expected to range from 24-34 degrees Celsius in most of Jakarta, with slightly cooler conditions in Bogor (18-34 degrees Celsius). Humidity levels will vary between 42-94 percent.
Berpotensi hujan ringan hingga sedang di sebagian wilayah Jakarta Selatan, Jakarta Timur, Jakarta Barat, Jakarta Pusat, Kota dan Kabupaten Tangerang, Kota Tangerang Selatan, Kota Depok, Kota dan Kabupaten Bekasi, Kota dan Kabupaten Bogor.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.