Borobudur ꦕꦤ꧀ꦣꦶꦧꦫꦧꦸꦣꦸꦂ
Indonesia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Borobudur is a Buddhist temple and archaeological site located in Magelang, Indonesia. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 9th century, it is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are July and August, which see significantly less rain than the rest of the year, with averages of 68 mm to 86 mm of rainfall. Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with daily highs around 28 °C to 29 °C and lows between 19 °C and 22 °C. The rainy season peaks from November through April, with heavy rainfall occurring on most days.
To reach the site, travelers can fly into Adisutjipto International Airport in Yogyakarta, located 32 km away, or Yogyakarta International Airport, which is 37 km away. The site is 405 km from Jakarta. Visitors often combine a trip to Borobudur with a visit to the nearby Gereja Ayam, 2.6 km away, or the Prambanan temple complex, 35.5 km away. Wheelchair access at the site is limited.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 24 °C on average. The wettest is January, with about 333 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 333 | 328 | 286 | 274 | 192 | 155 | 86 | 68 | 118 | 199 | 288 | 287 |
| Rainy days | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 26 | 27 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
