Prambanan ꦫꦫꦗꦺꦴꦁꦒꦿꦁ
Indonesia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Prambanan is a Hindu temple and cultural heritage site in Sleman Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, originating in 850. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site standing 47 meters tall, it is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia. Visitors can explore this historic site which represents significant cultural architecture.
Planning a visit
The site is open daily from 06:30 to 17:00. The months of July and August receive the least rainfall, with 50 mm on about 9 days and 34 mm on about 7 days respectively, while daily highs reach 30 °C and lows drop to 20 °C. January and February have the highest precipitation, with 376 mm of rain on about 29 days and 391 mm on about 28 days.
The nearest airport is Adisutjipto International Airport in Yogyakarta, located 8 km away, while Adisoemarmo International Airport in Surakarta is 39 km away. The capital Jakarta is 441 km away. Nearby places to visit include Tugu Yogyakarta at 14.1 km, Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat at 15.2 km, Taman Sari at 15.9 km, Borobudur at 35.5 km, and Gereja Ayam at 37.9 km.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 25 °C on average. The wettest is February, with about 391 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 376 | 391 | 276 | 228 | 143 | 107 | 50 | 34 | 66 | 128 | 248 | 289 |
| Rainy days | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 26 | 28 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
