Friday, August 14, the temperature of Jabodetabek reached 35 degrees at the peak of the dry season.

Illustration of hot weather (Freepik)

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts that the weather in Jabodetabek on Friday, August 14, will be dominated by sunny to cloudy conditions. The air temperature ranges from 23-35 degrees Celsius, with Bogor and a number of buffer areas relatively cooler, while Jakarta and Bekasi have the potential to experience higher temperatures during the day.

In the DKI Jakarta area, the weather is predicted to be sunny to cloudy in the morning. The temperature of South Jakarta is around 26-34 degrees Celsius, while North Jakarta is predicted to be around 26-31 degrees Celsius. The sky condition can change to cloudy at certain periods, but in general the weather is relatively sunny.

Meanwhile, Bogor Regency is estimated to have a temperature of around 23-35 degrees Celsius. Weather conditions can change from cloudy to sunny and back to cloudy throughout the day. People in the Bogor area still need to anticipate local weather changes, especially when cloud cover increases.

In Depok, the weather conditions on Friday are expected to be sunny to cloudy with a temperature of around 24-34 degrees Celsius. BMKG data shows that the morning conditions in Depok are sunny with a temperature of around 24 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, Tangerang is predicted to experience sunny to cloudy weather with a temperature of around 24-34 degrees Celsius. This condition makes the public still need to pay attention to heat exposure, especially during the day.

BMKG also noted that August 2026 is the peak period of the dry season. Nationally, 84.29 percent of Indonesia's territory is predicted to experience low rainfall, namely 0-100 millimeters per month. In the second week of August, low rainfall is also predicted to dominate 95.62 percent of Indonesia's territory.

The public is urged to maintain adequate body fluids, use protection from exposure to the sun when outdoors, and avoid burning waste or land carelessly because the dry conditions can increase the risk of fire.

In general, the weather in Jabodetabek on Friday is expected to be quite conducive for community activities. However, residents are still advised to monitor the latest forecasts and early warnings from the BMKG because local weather conditions can change at any time.