When to go to Yogyakarta?
Two temple complexes anchor the day here: Borobudur's stacked stone terraces at first light, Prambanan's sharp Hindu spires in the afternoon. In town, the Sultan's Kraton still sets the rhythm of Javanese court tradition, and the warungs around it serve sweet jackfruit gudeg and ginger wedang jahe. Merapi, still active, rises to the north and supplies the standard excursion out of town.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Yogyakarta, aim for May to September.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Yogyakarta
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1 | 296 | 25 | 47 |
| February | 6.9 | 342 | 26 | 37 |
| March | 8.3 | 324 | 26 | 46 |
| April | 8.7 | 302 | 26 | 49 |
| May | 9.8 | 166 | 26 | 66 |
| June | 10.1 | 116 | 26 | 70 |
| July | 10.4 | 58 | 25 | 76 |
| August | 10.5 | 49 | 25 | 77 |
| September | 10.2 | 99 | 26 | 71 |
| October | 9.3 | 185 | 26 | 62 |
| November | 8.3 | 352 | 26 | 43 |
| December | 8.2 | 299 | 26 | 47 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Yogyakarta, the sunniest month is August, and the driest is August (about 49 mm). Temperatures peak in October (about 26°C). Over the year, an average of 2,588 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Yogyakarta?
- Borobudur (UNESCO, Buddhist temple)
- Prambanan (UNESCO, Hindu complex)
- Sultan's Palace (Kraton)
- Mount Merapi (day trip, active volcano)
Practical info
- Country: Indonesia
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