Best time to visit Yogyakarta
Go inApril–November
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Catch sunrise at Borobudur in the dry season.
See Yogyakarta on the globeYogyakarta month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Mixed | 30°C | Very wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| February | Mixed | 30°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Mixed | 31°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Mixed | 31°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| May | Good | 31°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | Vesak at Borobudur |
| June | Good | 31°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| July | Good | 31°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| August | Good | 31°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| September | Good | 32°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| October | Good | 32°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Mixed | 31°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Poor | 30°C | Very wet | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Yogyakarta
- May🕯️ Vesak at BorobudurBuddhist pilgrims and lanterns at the full moon.
Good to know
- Flights to Yogyakarta are usually cheapest in February–May and October–November. The catch: February–May and November are rainy.
- Crowds and prices peak in July–August and December, so book early.
- The heaviest rain falls in December–March.
Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist temple.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Yogyakarta?
The best time to visit Yogyakarta is April–November. Catch sunrise at Borobudur in the dry season.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Yogyakarta?
Flights are usually cheapest in February–May and October–November, when demand is lowest.
When is Yogyakarta busiest?
Yogyakarta is busiest in July–August and December.
What is the weather like in Yogyakarta?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and January the coolest at 30°C. The wettest period is November–May.
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