What are the best times to travel to Indonesia?

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Before traveling to Indonesia, you should know the weather that you will find in that charming country with its islands, beaches and landmarks, but if you have already booked your trip, you do not have to worry too much, as you can visit Indonesia most days of the year.

Indonesia generally enjoys two seasons, the wet and the dry season, and the tropical warm temperatures average 28°C during the day and throughout the year. In most areas, the dry season runs from May to September with rains from October to April.

This situation is slightly different in Sumatra , where it rains from October to January in the north, and from January to February in the south.

As for Sulawesi , its situation is unusual and it is also an exception, as the monsoon is from October to March in the southwest of Sulawesi, while in the north most of the rain falls during the months of June and July, and the dry season is between August and October.

In some regions of Indonesia, the difference between the two seasons is not severe. For example, the island of Bali and the Kalimantan region (Bruneo Island) are not much affected by the change of seasons, but in contrast to them in the East Nusa Tenggara region, which is located after Bali towards the Pacific Ocean, floods can occur. During the wet season it rains in the dry season.

In general, the best time to travel around Indonesia is between May and September. It is not necessary for the rain to spoil your trip. In many places it only rains for a few hours a day, which will not affect you if you plan to get around well.

There are usually fewer tourists visiting Indonesia during the monsoon season, which can be considered a real reason to stop your trip if you intend to travel, as muddy roads can be a problem, and the rough sea also makes access to some islands by small boats very difficult.

As is the case in many tourist destinations, it can get cold at the highest altitudes, so if you intend to reach within your plan for some mountains, it is best to pack some appropriate clothes.