AI-generatedYogyakarta at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Sep · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,230 h
- Rain a year
- 1,813 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 110 m
Climate in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while December is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year, Yogyakarta is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:1617:32
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:03–05:44 · evening 17:04–17:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:55–05:03 · evening 17:45–17:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Yogyakarta in October?
In October, Yogyakarta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 96 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Yogyakarta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 16 min05:16 – 17:32
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 13 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Jakarta
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Yogyakarta
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Yogyakarta, 54 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Yogyakarta
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in October (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Yogyakarta: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Yogyakarta has about 14 rainy days with 96 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Yogyakarta
How breezy and how cloudy Yogyakarta is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Yogyakarta typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Yogyakarta: mostly cloudy, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Yogyakarta
How often the day gets hot in Yogyakarta (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Yogyakarta has about 13 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Yogyakarta
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (21°), the warmest in November (23°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 362 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 47 | 28° | 23° | 4.8 h | 28 | 294 |
| FebruaryFeb | 45 | 29° | 23° | 4.6 h | 26 | 283 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 29° | 23° | 5.2 h | 28 | 238 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 29° | 23° | 6.0 h | 23 | 165 |
| MayMay | 55 | 29° | 22° | 6.7 h | 14 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 29° | 22° | 6.9 h | 9 | 56 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 29° | 21° | 7.2 h | 5 | 21 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 29° | 21° | 7.5 h | 3 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 30° | 22° | 7.2 h | 6 | 29 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 30° | 22° | 6.7 h | 14 | 96 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 29° | 23° | 5.5 h | 24 | 226 |
| DecemberDec | 48 | 28° | 23° | 4.8 h | 28 | 301 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
7.80° S, 110.36° E · 110 m · Asia/Jakarta
Best time to visit Yogyakarta
The best time to visit Yogyakarta is from June to September. Rain is most frequent from October to May; the wettest month is December with 301 mm.
Yogyakarta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Yogyakarta in the dry season
Jun – Sep
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Yogyakarta in the rainy season
Oct – May
Fair
- 28–30 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 184 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Yogyakarta for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Yogyakarta
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Yogyakarta: score 81 against 54. In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. August has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 54 | 81better |
| Day high | 30° | 29° |
| Night low | 22° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 96 mm | 9 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 29better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – May
12 or more rainy days
Yogyakarta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
47January28° · 5 h
In January, Yogyakarta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 294 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta in January45February29° · 5 h
In February, Yogyakarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 283 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta in February45March29° · 5 h
In March, Yogyakarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 238 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta in March46April29° · 6 h
In April, Yogyakarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 165 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta in April55May29° · 7 h
In May, Yogyakarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 94 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta in May69June29° · 7 h
In June, Yogyakarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta in June80July29° · 7 h
In July, Yogyakarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta in July81August29° · 8 h
In August, Yogyakarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta in August74September30° · 7 h
In September, Yogyakarta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta in September54October30° · 7 h
In October, Yogyakarta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 96 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta in October46November29° · 6 h
In November, Yogyakarta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 226 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta in November48December28° · 5 h
In December, Yogyakarta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 301 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Yogyakarta.
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Yogyakarta vs. Surabaya
In October Yogyakarta has the better holiday weather (score 54 vs. 40). During the day Surabaya is 3 °C warmer than Yogyakarta. Surabaya gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Yogyakarta | Surabaya |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 54 | 40 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 33° |
| Sea | – | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Yogyakarta ranks 8 of 16 destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Yogyakarta
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Yogyakarta in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Yogyakarta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 46).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 5 min
- Distance
- 12,120 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Yogyakarta
When is the best time to visit Yogyakarta?
The best time to visit Yogyakarta is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Yogyakarta?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 22 °C. December is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Yogyakarta?
Rain is most frequent from October to May; the wettest month is December with 301 mm. The driest month is August with 9 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Yogyakarta get?
Yogyakarta gets around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.5 hours a day; in February there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Yogyakarta in?
Yogyakarta uses the time zone Asia/Jakarta, at UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Yogyakarta?
A nonstop flight from London to Yogyakarta takes about 15 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,120 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Yogyakarta?
Yogyakarta has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 58, Summer holidays 81, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 48.
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