Jakarta weather forecast: Partly cloudy skies expected Friday
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Jakarta is expected to experience partly cloudy skies on Friday morning, with sunny conditions in West, Central, South, and East Jakarta.
- The weather will turn partly cloudy throughout the day across all of Jakarta, clearing in the afternoon.
- Light rain is forecast for West, South, and East Jakarta in the evening, while other areas will remain cloudy.
Jakarta residents can expect a mix of sunshine and clouds on Friday, July 31, 2026. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts sunny skies in West Jakarta, Central Jakarta, South Jakarta, and East Jakarta on Friday morning. Meanwhile, the Thousand Islands will start the day with partly cloudy conditions.
As the day progresses, the weather across the entire capital city is predicted to become partly cloudy. Skies are expected to clear up in the afternoon. West Jakarta and Central Jakarta will continue to experience partly cloudy weather, while South Jakarta and East Jakarta will also see similar conditions. North Jakarta and the Thousand Islands are forecast to be cloudy during the day.
In the evening, a shift in weather patterns is anticipated. Light rain is expected to fall in West Jakarta, South Jakarta, and East Jakarta. Central Jakarta, North Jakarta, and the Thousand Islands are forecast to remain cloudy throughout the evening.
The temperature in Jakarta will range between 25 and 33 degrees Celsius. Winds are expected to be light, with speeds between 2 and 24 kilometers per hour. This forecast comes as Jakarta prepares for potential weather modifications amid concerns over a prolonged drought caused by El Nino.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.