WhenIndonesian rain and droughtIn your town? CalendarIndonesian rain and droughtThis shows the 12-month season pattern for 13 major cities, complete with average rainfall, activity tips, and monthly rainfall comparisons. โ all in one interactive display.
Season Pattern in Indonesia
Indonesia has two major seasons โ The monsoon and the dry season โ with the pancaroba period in between. The rainy season is common October through April, while the dry season from May through September. But these patterns are different in every city because Indonesia stretches from Sabang to Merauke. Monitor current state inToday's weather.
The difference between monsoon and gibberish
Overmonsoon, rainfall could be 300-700mm per month in several cities. Temperature feels cooler but humidity is very high. Instead,dry seasonmarked rainfall below 50mm per month with more intense sunlight and higher UV index. LookUV index and humidityfor real-time data.
FAQ
The rainy season in Indonesia generally begins October November for Java, Bali, and Southeast Nusa region. For the northern Sumatra like the field, the monsoon can last almost all year. Different patterns in each city depend on the geography.
The drought season in Indonesia lasted about 4-6 months, generally from May to September or October. East East Nusa region like Kujang experienced the longest drought, it could reach 7-8 months.
Pancaroba is between the rainy season and the dry season, usually in April and October November. At this time the weather is erratic โ It can be very hot in the morning and heavy rain in the afternoon. High winds and shears often happen in pancaroba season.
The difference between intercity seasons is caused by topography factors, distance from the ocean, and the movement of muson winds. Bali tends to have longer dry season and drier than Jakarta, because of the wind effect from Australia that brings dry air.

