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Indonesia in March

Mixed month. Nyepi shuts Bali for 24 h and Idul Fitri travel peaks in 2026 (both check).

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MixedVoykit month rating for Indonesia

Nyepi shuts Bali for 24 h and Idul Fitri travel peaks in 2026 (both check).

Is another month better than March?

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

  • Bali, Lombok and Nusa Tenggara · Bali, Gili islands, Flores, Komodorainy

    Dry season Apr–Oct; rainy season Nov–Mar brings afternoon downpours, rough seas to the Gilis and Komodo, and floods in south Bali.

  • Java · Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bromo, Ijenrainy

    Same rhythm as Bali; Jakarta floods in Jan–Feb; Bromo and Ijen nights near 5 °C (41 °F).

  • Sumatra · Medan, Lake Toba, Bukit Lawang, Padangfine

    Wet most of the year, driest Jun–Aug in the north; haze from fires possible Aug–Oct.

  • Sulawesi and Maluku · Toraja, Bunaken, Raja Ampat (Papua)fine

    Patterns vary by island; Raja Ampat is best Oct–Apr, when the Bali side is wet.

  • Banyumas: Lowlands (Purwokerto, Cilacap) · Banyumas basin and coasthot

    Rainy season November–March; dry season April–October. Temperatures 25–33 °C (77–91 °F) year-round.

  • Banyumas: Dieng Plateau · 2,000 m elevationcool

    Cool year-round; rainy season same as lowlands. Morning fog common.

  • Bogor Raya: Bogor / Puncak / Cianjur / Sukabumi · Mountain slopes and lowlandsfine

    Rainy season October–March; dry season April–September. Bogor is one of the wettest cities in Java — afternoon showers are common even in the dry season. Puncak and higher areas are cooler (15–25 °C (59–77 °F)).

  • Java: Jakarta / West Java · northwest coast and highlandsrainy

    Rain peaks December–March; Bandung sits higher and runs several degrees cooler than the coast.

  • Java: Central / East Java · Yogyakarta, Surabaya, volcanoesrainy

    Dry season roughly May–September; volcano viewpoints are cold at 2,000 m+ before dawn — bring a jacket.

  • Kalimantan: Kalimantan lowlands · Coastal and river cities (Pontianak, Banjarmasin, Balikpapan, Samarinda)rainy

    Equatorial: 23–31 °C (73–88 °F) year-round, rain in any month. A lighter wet spell runs roughly March–May and a heavier one November–January; totals are lower than most of Indonesia.

  • Maluku: Maluku (Ambon, Ternate, Banda) · all islandsrainy

    Equatorial: 24–32 °C (75–90 °F) year-round, rain in any month. Drier stretches roughly April–May and August–October; seas can be rough Dec–Feb.

  • Nusa Tenggara: Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba · Most of the regionrainy

    Dry season roughly April–October; the east (Flores, Sumba, Timor) is drier than Lombok year-round. Nov–Mar brings rain and rougher seas.

  • Nusa Tenggara: West Timor and Alor · Far eastrainy

    Longer dry window; still expect afternoon showers in the wet months.

  • Papua: Coastal towns (Jayapura, Sorong, Biak, Merauke) · Coasts and islandsrainy

    Equatorial: rain year-round, heaviest Dec–Mar. Temperatures sit around 26–32 °C (79–90 °F) with high humidity.

  • Papua: Highlands (Wamena, Baliem Valley) · Central mountainsrainy

    Cooler days and cold nights; June–Aug is the drier window and the usual trekking season. Rain can strand flights any month.

  • Papua: Raja Ampat · Bird's Head islandsbest weather

    Drier and calmer Oct–Apr; the parent country page lists Raja Ampat's best window as Oct–Apr.

  • Southern Mountains: Southern Mountains · East Java coastal‑mountain areadry

    May–September are the driest months, best for hiking and beach visits.

  • Sulawesi: Makassar and the south · South Sulawesi coastrainy

    Rain peaks December–March; the driest stretch is roughly July–September.

  • Sulawesi: Manado and the north · North Sulawesirainy

    Rain is heaviest November–March; diving runs year-round, with the calmest seas around July–September.

  • Sulawesi: Tana Toraja · Central Sulawesi highlandsrainy

    Cooler than the coast at 700–1,000 m; afternoon rain is common in the wet season.

  • Sumatra: North Sumatra (Medan, Toba, Aceh) · North and northwestrainy

    Equatorial: rain in any month, heaviest Nov–Apr on the west-facing coast. Toba sits at 900 m and is cooler than Medan.

  • Sumatra: West coast and Mentawai · Padang, Mentawai, Niasrainy

    Surf season is roughly Apr–Oct, when the swell is most consistent; rain is possible year-round.

  • Sumatra: South (Palembang, Lampung) · South and southeastrainy

    Haze from land-clearing fires can hit Aug–Oct; check air quality before flying.

  • Surakarta: Surakarta area · Central Javadry

    May–September are the driest months; temperatures 24–32 °C (75–90 °F).

  • Yogyakarta Special Region: Yogyakarta · Central Javabest weather

    Dry season Apr–Oct; rain peaks Nov–Mar, may affect temple access.

  • Ubud31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 17 rain days
  • Ambarawa29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 17 rain days
  • Ambon31.1 °C (88 °F) / 23.8 °C (75 °F), 0 rain days
  • Amed31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Amlapura32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ampana31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Amuntai31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Anyer31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Apo Kayan34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Asmat33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Atambua31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Bajawa25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 17 rain days
  • Balikpapan31.7 °C (89 °F) / 24.5 °C (76 °F), 19 rain days
  • Banda Aceh32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Banda Api31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Banda Besar31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Banda Neira31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Bandar Lampung31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bangsal32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Banjar31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Banjarbaru32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Banjarmasin33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Banjarnegara29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Banten, town33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Banyuwangi32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Barabai32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Batam Centre32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Batang32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Batu Karas31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Batu Licin31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Batu25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 16 rain days
  • Batujaya33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Batusangkar32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Bau-Bau31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Bawean31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bekasi31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Belitung31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bengkulu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Berastagi28.6 °C (83 °F) / 18.1 °C (65 °F), 19 rain days
  • Biak30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Bima31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Binjai33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Bintan Resorts31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bitung31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Blitar31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Blora33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Bogor29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 19 rain days
  • Bojonegoro32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bondowoso32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Bontang31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Boyolali30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 18 rain days
  • Brebes33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Budakeling32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bukittinggi26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 16 rain days
  • Bungus Bay31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Buru Island31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Candidasa31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Canggu31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Carita31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Cepu32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ciamis31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Cianjur30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 17 rain days
  • Ciater32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Cikampek31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Cilacap32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Cilegon31.6 °C (89 °F) / 22.8 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Cimahi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Cimaja31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Cirebon32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ciwidey30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 8 rain days
  • Curup31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 18 rain days
  • Demak33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Denpasar31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Depok31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Derawan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Dieng Plateau21 °C (70 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 19 rain days
  • Dumai32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ende31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Fakfak31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Garut28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 18 rain days
  • Gedong Tataan31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Gili Air31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Gili Meno32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Gili Trawangan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Gilimanuk32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Gorontalo31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Gresik32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Grobogan31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Indramayu33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jambi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Jayapura31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 20 rain days
  • Jember31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Jepara31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Jimbaran31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Jombang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Kajen32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Kandangan31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Karanganyar32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Karawaci31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Karawang32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Karimun32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kebumen32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Kefamenanu31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days
  • Kelimutu24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 16 rain days
  • Kendal32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 16 rain days
  • Kendari31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Ketambe31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Kijang32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kintamani25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 16 rain days
  • Kisaran33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Klaten28 °C (82 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Klungkung31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kota Agung31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days
  • Kotabaru31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Koto Gadang31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Krui32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Kudus31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Kuningan31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Kupang31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Kuta, Lombok31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Kuta31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Kutacane31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days
  • Labuan Bajo31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Labuan32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Labuhan Lombok32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Lamongan32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Larantuka31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Lasem32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Legian31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Lembang25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 18 rain days
  • Lembar31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lendang Nangka31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lhoknga31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lhokseumawe31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lingga Islands31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Linggajati32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Loksado32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Lovina31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Lubuk Linggau32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 18 rain days
  • Lumajang31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Luwuk31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Madiun31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Magelang30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Magetan31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Majalengka33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Makale28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 19 rain days
  • Makassar32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Malang27.5 °C (82 °F) / 21.5 °C (71 °F), 18 rain days
  • Mamuju31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Manado31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Manggar31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Manokwari30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 22 rain days
  • Martapura32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Masohi31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Mataram32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Maumere31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Medan32.7 °C (91 °F) / 23.8 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Medewi31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Merak33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Merauke33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Metro31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Meulaboh32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Modisi31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Moyo31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Muara Bungo32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Mungkid31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Nagara32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Nagoya31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Natuna Islands30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Negara31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ngawi29.3 °C (85 °F) / 24.7 °C (76 °F), 15 rain days
  • Nias31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Nongsa32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nunukan31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nusa Dua31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Nusa Lembongan31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Nusa Penida31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Nusantara33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Pacet32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Pacitan31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Padang Bai31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Padang Panjang31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Padang Sidempuan31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Padang32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Pagar Alam29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 17 rain days
  • Palangka Raya33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Palembang32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Palopo30.7 °C (87 °F) / 23.2 °C (74 °F), 234 rain days
  • Palu31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Pamanukan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Panarukan31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Pandeglang32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pangandaran31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Pangkal Pinang31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Pangkalan Bun32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 17 rain days
  • Panimbang33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pariaman31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Pasuruan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Pati32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Payakumbuh31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Pekalongan31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Pekanbaru33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Pelabuhan Ratu32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pemalang32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Pematangsiantar32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Pemuteran31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Poncosari31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ponorogo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Pontianak32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Probolinggo32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Pujon32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Pulau Ai31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Pulau Hatta30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Pulau Run31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Puncak25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 18 rain days
  • Purbalingga31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Purwakarta32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Purwokerto31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Purworejo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Rangkasbitung33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Rantauprapat32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Rantepao27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 20 rain days
  • Rembang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Rengasdengklok32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Riung31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ruteng28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sabang31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Salatiga29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 17 rain days
  • Samarinda33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 18 rain days
  • Sanur31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Saparua31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sape31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sawarna32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Sekupang32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Selatpanjang32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Semarang32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Seminyak31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Senaru30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Senggigi31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Serang22.5 °C (73 °F) / 31.4 °C (89 °F), 197 rain days
  • Siak Sri Indrapura32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days
  • Sibolga32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Sidikalang31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days
  • Sidoarjo32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Singaraja31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Singkawang31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 19 rain days
  • Singkil32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Soe31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sokaraja32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Solo31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 17 rain days
  • Solok30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 17 rain days
  • Sorong30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 19 rain days
  • South Tangerang31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Sragen33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Subang31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sukabumi30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 18 rain days
  • Sukoharjo33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Sumbawa Besar31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sumedang32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Sumpat32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Sungai Liat32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Sungai Penuh30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 17 rain days
  • Sungai Pinang31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Tabanan31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Takengon29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 13 rain days
  • Taman Mini Indonesia Indah31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Tambolaka32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tambrauw Regency32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 16 rain days
  • Tangerang31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Tanjung Balai32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tanjung Batu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 16 rain days
  • Tanjung Bira30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Tanjung Pandan31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tanjung Pinang32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tanjung Uban31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tanjung31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Tapak Tuan32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tarakan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tasikmalaya29.8 °C (86 °F) / 21.6 °C (71 °F), 0 rain days
  • Tegal32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Temanggung32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tentena32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ternate30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Tetebatu28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Tidore31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Timika31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tirta Gangga32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tobelo31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tomohon27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 17 rain days
  • Trawas29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 15 rain days
  • Trenggalek33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tretes28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 16 rain days
  • Trikora31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Trowulan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tuban31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tulungagung31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Tumbak31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ujung Genteng32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ungaran30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Wae Rebo31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Waikabubak31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Waingapu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Wakatobi31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Wamena28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days
  • Waterfront City32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Wonogiri30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Wonosobo27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 17 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Nyepi (Balinese Day of Silence) big impact

    Mar (Saka calendar — check; 19 Mar in 2026)

    Bali shuts for 24 h: airport closed, no one outdoors, hotels keep guests inside. Ogoh-ogoh parades the night before.

  • Ramadan

    Moves ~11 days earlier each year (check)

    Daytime eating discreet outside Bali; evening markets; shorter hours.

  • Idul Fitri (Lebaran) big impact

    Moves yearly (check; about 20–21 Mar in 2026)

    Mudik: tens of millions travel home; trains, flights and roads full for two weeks; Jakarta empties.

  • Eid al-Fitr check

    Islamic calendar, moves yearly · Ubud

    Public holiday; some shops close.

Crowds and prices

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Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Indonesia, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Mar: Mixed

    May: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Mar: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Mar: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 4

    May: 1

March: Nyepi shuts Bali for 24 h and Idul Fitri travel peaks in 2026 (both check).

May: Dry season starts; good for Komodo, Bromo and Bali.

Indonesia: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Where to go in March

Rated best or good this month

  • Ambon

    Best months: Oct–Apr (drier; November is the driest month)

  • Banda Neira

    Best months: Oct–Apr (calm seas, good visibility)

  • Bintan Resorts

    Best months: Feb–Apr, Sep–Oct

  • Derawan

    Best months: Mar–May, Aug–Oct

  • Dumai

    Best months: Feb–Sep (drier); avoid the Dec–Jan rain peak

  • Fakfak

    Best months: Oct–Apr (drier window; seas calmer)

  • Ketambe

    Best months: Oct–May

  • Kutacane

    Best months: Mar–Oct

  • Larantuka

    Best months: Apr–Nov (dry season); Holy Week (variable, Mar–Apr)

  • Lhoknga

    Best months: Dec–Mar (dry season, best surf)

  • Nagoya

    Best months: Feb–Apr, Jun–Sep

  • Natuna Islands

    Best months: Feb–Apr (driest)