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Indonesia - Weather Overview
Climatewise, Indonesia is distinctly tropical. The east monsoon from June to September brings dry weather while the west monsoon from December to March is moisture - laden bringing rain.
The transitional period between these two are interposed by occasional rainshower, but even in the midst of the west monsoon season, temperatures range from 210 C ( 70 0 F ) to 33 0 C ( 90 0 F ) except at higher altitudes which are much cooler. Heaviest rainfalls are recorded in December and January. Humidity is between 60 and 100 percent.
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General Information
Official name
Republic of Indonesia
Geographic Location
Southeastern Asia
Capital and largest city
Jakarta (9 million)
Largest cities
Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya
Area
1,919,440 sq km
Population
215 Million
Time Zone
GMT + 7
Currency
Indonesian Rupee (IDR)
Official language
Bahasa Indonesia (official), English, Dutch and many local dialects
Neighbouring countries
Malaysia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea
Highest point
Puncak Jaya (5,030 m)
Lowest point
Indian Ocean (0 m)
Longest river
Barito river
Landing place
Jakarta, Bali, Redang, Banda Aceh, Ambon
Electricity
127/230 volts AC (50 Hz)
Ethnic groups
Javanese 40.6%, Sundanese 15%, Madurese 3.3%, Minangkabau 2.7%, Betawi 2.4%, Bugis 2.4%, Banten 2%, Banjar 1.7%, other or unspecified 29.9%
Religion
Muslim (88%), Protestant, others