Jakarta Weather Forecast for Lunar New Year Tomorrow: Rain Expected

Jakarta — Tomorrow, 17 February, marks the Lunar New Year (Imlek) 2577 Kongzili. The government has designated 17 February 2026 as a national holiday to commemorate Imlek.

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has released its weather forecast for Jakarta during tomorrow’s Imlek celebrations. Citing the @infobmkg Instagram account on Monday (16/2/2026), the following details have been provided.

West Jakarta: - Early morning: Heavy cloud cover - Morning: Heavy cloud cover, light rain - Afternoon: Light rain - Late afternoon: Light rain - Evening: Heavy cloud cover

Central Jakarta: - Early morning: Heavy cloud cover - Morning: Heavy cloud cover, light rain - Afternoon: Heavy cloud cover - Late afternoon: Light rain - Evening: Heavy cloud cover

South Jakarta: - Early morning: Heavy cloud cover - Morning: Heavy cloud cover, light rain - Afternoon: Moderate rain - Late afternoon: Light rain - Evening: Heavy cloud cover

East Jakarta: - Early morning: Heavy cloud cover - Morning: Heavy cloud cover, light rain - Afternoon: Light rain - Late afternoon: Light rain - Evening: Heavy cloud cover

North Jakarta: - Early morning: Heavy cloud cover - Morning: Heavy cloud cover, light rain - Afternoon: Light rain - Late afternoon: Light rain - Evening: Heavy cloud cover

Thousand Islands: - Early morning: Heavy cloud cover - Morning: Light rain - Afternoon: Heavy cloud cover - Late afternoon: Heavy cloud cover - Evening: Heavy cloud cover, light rain

List of Imlek 2026 Events in Jakarta

A series of Lunar New Year 2026 celebrations will be held across various areas of Jakarta. Citing the official Instagram account of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government (@dkijakarta), the following are the events along with their schedules and venues.

Imlek Decoration Competition - Date: 12–17 February 2026 - Location: Buildings along Sudirman-Thamrin

Jakarta Imlek Festival - Date: 13–17 February 2026 - Location: Bundaran HI - Programme: 3D Lantern of the 12 Zodiac Animals, Harmony Lantern Walk, LED Pagoda of Harmonious Light, God of Fortune Cai Sen Ye, Dragon Dance, Barongsai Parade, Laser Show

Jakarta Imlek Symphony - Date: 13 February 2026 - Location: Bundaran HI - Programme: Colossal ensemble of approximately 50 Chinese musical instruments and Selendang Dendang Dance

Jakarta Chinatown Festival - Date: 14–17 February 2026 - Location: DKI Jakarta Pavilion, TMII - Programme: Imlek decorations, Barongsai performance, acculturation performances, Chinese and Betawi cultural showcase

Harmoni Jakarta Powered by Jakarta City Branding - Date: 14–17 February 2026 - Location: Blok M Hub - Programme: Art installations

Semarak Imlek Jakarta - Date: 16–17 February 2026 - Location: National Monument (Monas) - Programme: Video mapping and art installations

Jakarta Light Festival CNY Edition - Date: 16–17 February 2026 - Location: Kota Tua Jakarta - Programme: Dragon dance, video mapping

Harmoni Imlek Nusantara - Date: 22–28 February 2026 - Location: Lapangan Banteng - Programme: Lantern Festival, culinary market and creative arts festival, open museum on Chinese cultural acculturation, Imlek Nusantara Parade, culminating event: National Imlek of the Merah Putih Cabinet

Jakarta Temple Festival - Location: Kongmiao Temple TMII, Bio Hek Tjeng Sin Temple in Kebayoran Lama, and Cin Bu Kiong Temple in Kapuk Muara

Jakarta Cap Go Meh Festival - Date: 3 March 2026 - Location: Pancoran China Town Point