Best Time to Visit Indonesia

Temperatures in Indonesia tend to be fairly uniform through most of the year, but the rainy season can cause problems, especially as far as mobility is concerned. A lot of roads get clogged with mud and water, and the constant dripping and drizzling can get on your nerves, besides being a major inconvenience. The best time to visit the country is therefore during the dry season (May to September). Be prepared, however, to be surrounded by tourists- this is peak season, and much of Indonesia, especially more popular destinations like Bali are literally flooded with visitors.

Climate

The climate of Indonesia is tropical maritime but varies from area to area. Indonesia is frequently lashed by violent rainstorms and rains, irrespective of the seasons. The driest periods are from June to September – relatively speaking- as the Eastern Monsoon brings lesser amounts of rain than its Westerly counterpart that all but inundates the islands from December to March. The temperatures tend to be cooler at higher altitudes and cool weather clothes are essential.