Yogyakarta
City in Indonesia
Yogyakarta is a city in Indonesia with a population of about 422,732. Located 433 kilometers from the capital, Jakarta, it is known for its cultural sites including the Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat, Taman Sari, and Tugu Yogyakarta.
What to see
The city features historical landmarks such as the Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat, the site of Taman Sari, and the Tugu Yogyakarta monument. Other locations of interest include the Fort Vredeburg Museum, the Kauman Great Mosque, and the Sonobudoyo Museum.
When to go
Yogyakarta experiences high daily temperatures between 28 °C and 30 °C throughout the year. The driest months are July and August, which see significantly less rain, typically ranging from 32 mm to 48 mm over 7 to 9 days. In contrast, the period from November to April is characterized by heavy rainfall, often exceeding 200 mm per month on 26 to 29 days.
Getting there
The city is served by two airports. Adisutjipto International Airport is located 5 kilometers from the city. Alternatively, Yogyakarta International Airport is situated 39 kilometers away.
Top sights in Yogyakarta
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 26 °C on average. The wettest is February, with about 336 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 330 | 336 | 245 | 208 | 132 | 105 | 48 | 32 | 60 | 119 | 233 | 267 |
| Rainy days | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 26 | 28 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Yogyakarta (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Fort Vredeburg Museum
- Kauman Great Mosque
- Sonobudoyo Museum