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Best time to visit Yogyakarta: month by month
Short answer
The dry season, May to October, is the best time, with sunnier days (about 12–23 rainy days a month in the data, fewest in July–August) and the outdoor Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan. Temperatures stay at about 29–31°C all year; the rainy season, roughly November to April, brings heavy afternoon storms, greener landscapes and fewer visitors.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°C | 23°C | 28 | medium |
| Feb | 29°C | 23°C | 25 | low |
| Mar | 30°C | 23°C | 28 | low |
| Apr | 30°C | 23°C | 26 | low |
| May | 31°C | 23°C | 19 | medium |
| Jun | 30°C | 22°C | 22 | high |
| Jul | 30°C | 21°C | 12 | very high |
| Aug | 31°C | 21°C | 13 | high |
| Sep | 31°C | 22°C | 17 | medium |
| Oct | 31°C | 23°C | 23 | medium |
| Nov | 30°C | 23°C | 28 | low |
| Dec | 30°C | 23°C | 25 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Dry season (May–Oct)
Highs of about 30–31°C and the fewest rainy days, about 12–13 a month in July and August; best for sunrises at Borobudur and Merapi tours.
Rainy season (Nov–Apr)
Highs of about 29–30°C with 23–28 rainy days a month, mostly afternoon storms; mornings are often clear.
July–August
The driest months, but also Indonesian school holidays and peak foreign arrivals; book drivers and hotels early.
Ramadan and Lebaran
Dates move each year; some warungs close by day and Lebaran holidays fill trains and hotels.
Events worth planning around
- Ramayana Ballet on the open-air stage at Prambanan (about May–October)
- Vesak, the Buddhist festival at Borobudur (May or June; the temple may close to visitors)
- Sekaten and Grebeg Maulud at the Kraton, around the Prophet's birthday (dates follow the Islamic calendar)
When to avoid
Lebaran (Eid) holidays and the Christmas–New Year period are the busiest, with full trains and higher hotel prices. January to March has the heaviest rain.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Yogyakarta?
May, June, September or October: dry season weather without the July–August peak.
Is the rainy season a bad time to visit?
Not necessarily: storms usually come in the afternoon, mornings are often clear, and there are fewer visitors.
When is the Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan?
On the open-air stage from about May to October; in the rainy season it moves indoors.