🇮🇩 Jakarta vs Seoul 🇰🇷

Jakarta, Indonesia vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Jakarta is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 210 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇮🇩 Jakarta🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high
31°C
17°C
Hottest month
September · 32°C
August · 30°C
Coldest monthJuly (23°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year
322
112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitFebruary, July, AugustMay, September, October

🇮🇩 Jakarta

Best around February, July, August. Hottest in September (32°C), coldest lows in July (23°C).

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jakarta or Seoul warmer?

Jakarta is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Jakarta or Seoul?

Jakarta is rainier — Seoul sees about 210 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Jakarta vs Seoul?

Jakarta is best around February, July, August; Seoul is best around May, September, October.

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