Located off the coast of mainland Southeast Asia, Indonesia is an archipelago comprising many islands that span one-eighth of the planet’s circumference. As temperatures stay around 80 degrees Fahrenheit all year, tourists can visit Indonesia any time of the year. However, there are better months to visit, depending on a traveler’s itinerary.
According to Rough Guides, the best months to go to Indonesia are May, June, and September, which are the shoulder months of the dry season (which sees the most tourists). During these months, tourists enjoy clear days with smaller crowds and less humidity. These months are also ideal for diving and surfing. Tourists who want to spend a lot of time outdoors hiking (especially to volcanoes) should avoid traveling to Indonesia during the wet season, which primarily occurs in January and February. However, while many volcano hikes may be off limits during this time, rainfall tends to occur in short bursts, so it is a good time to visit museums and temples.