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Best time to visit Yogyakarta
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
Best time to visit Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23-31°C, very humid with heavy rainfall. | low | low |
⚠ Peak monsoon season, expect frequent heavy downpours and potential flooding. | |
| February | 23-31°C, very humid with heavy rainfall. | low | low |
⚠ Monsoon continues, high humidity and rainfall can disrupt outdoor activities. | |
| March | 24-32°C, humid with intermittent heavy rain. | low | low |
⚠ Rainfall begins to decrease but humidity remains high. | |
| April | 24-33°C, warm with scattered showers. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Weather improving, but still a chance of rain. | |
| May | 24-33°C, warm and increasingly dry. | moderate | moderate |
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| June | 23-32°C, warm with low humidity and ample sunshine. | high | high |
⚠ Start of peak tourist season, book accommodations and tours in advance. | |
| July | 23-32°C, warm with low humidity and ample sunshine. | peak | peak |
⚠ Highest tourist season, expect significant crowds and peak prices. | |
| August | 23-32°C, warm with low humidity and ample sunshine. | peak | peak |
⚠ Still peak season, with high demand and prices. | |
| September | 23-32°C, warm with minimal rain. | moderate | moderate |
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| October | 23-32°C, warm with increasing chances of rain. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Rainfall starts to increase, though usually not disruptive. | |
| November | 23-31°C, humid with frequent rain. | low | low |
⚠ Beginning of the rainy season, expect humidity and regular downpours. | |
| December | 23-31°C, humid with heavy rainfall. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Heavy rainfall and high humidity, similar to January/February. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
A major Buddhist festival celebrated at Borobudur Temple, involving processions and ceremonies.
An Islamic festival involving a royal procession and the offering of sacrificial animals.
A month-long celebration of traditional and contemporary arts, including performances, exhibitions, and workshops.
Celebrated nationwide with flag ceremonies, traditional games, and community events.
Commemorates the birthday of Prophet Muhammad with processions and offerings.
The month of fasting for Muslims, which affects opening hours and daily routines. Dates vary annually.
The end of Ramadan, a major holiday with family gatherings and travel, leading to increased domestic tourism.
Insider timing tips
- •The dry season (June-August) offers the most stable weather but coincides with peak international and domestic holiday travel, driving up prices and crowds significantly.
- •The shoulder months of April-May and September offer a good balance of improving or still-good weather with fewer crowds and more moderate prices than the peak season.
- •Yogyakarta's rainy season (November-March) is characterized by high humidity and frequent, heavy downpours, which can impact outdoor activities and road travel, but offers lower prices and fewer tourists.
- •While the dry season is ideal, consider the cultural impact of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr if traveling in March/April; many local businesses may have altered hours, and domestic travel surges.
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