Lifestyle
Indonesia — Living: Climate
Indonesia averages 26.0°C over the year and about 2771 mm of precipitation (national averages for 1991-2020, World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, CRU TS 4.07 data), with April the warmest month and July the coolest.
Why this matters
Understanding Indonesia's climate is crucial for relocating individuals, as it affects daily life, outdoor activities, and overall comfort.
Key facts
- Average annual temperature: 26.0°C (national average, 1991-2020)
- Warmest month: April, 26.3°C on average
- Coolest month: July, 25.6°C on average
- Average annual precipitation: 2771 mm (1991-2020)
- Wettest month: December, 296 mm on average
- Driest month: August, 162 mm on average
Steps
- Adapting to Indonesia's Climate — Relocating individuals should research and understand the specific climate conditions of their destination area, taking into account factors such as temperature, humidity, and precipitation patterns. This will help them prepare and adapt to their new environment.
Costs
- Cost Rp500.000: Rp500.000
Timelines
- Adjusting to New Climate: 2-6 months
Common mistakes
- Underestimating the impact of humidity and temperature on daily life
- Failing to research specific climate conditions of the destination area
Monthly averages, 1991-2020 (national)
January: 25.8°C, 281 mm February: 25.9°C, 255 mm March: 26.1°C, 289 mm April: 26.3°C, 277 mm May: 26.2°C, 227 mm June: 25.9°C, 186 mm July: 25.6°C, 168 mm August: 25.6°C, 162 mm September: 25.8°C, 166 mm October: 26.1°C, 210 mm November: 26.2°C, 255 mm December: 26.0°C, 296 mm
What these figures do not cover
These are country-wide averages. Climate varies a lot between regions, coasts, mountains and cities, and individual years differ from the long-term average. Heat waves, humidity, air quality and seasonal hazards are not covered here.