The month in detail
What to expect in August
August is peak dry season in Yogyakarta. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (5.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
August is the best month of the year in Yogyakarta.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Sea
25°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
11.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 23
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Yogyakarta is July (5.8/10), 0.0 pt higher than August.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Indonesia
🗣️LanguageIndonesian
💶CurrencyRoupie indonésienne (Rp)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMay · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 30°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 69%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Yogyakarta ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
IndonesiaEquatorial tropical climate with a 5.8 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
7.80°S · 110.36°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Yogyakarta?
July is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 7.7h of sunshine and 14.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Yogyakarta get in July?
Yogyakarta averages 7.7 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Yogyakarta?
February is the most unfavourable month with February has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Yogyakarta in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.
Is Yogyakarta good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Yogyakarta scores 4.4/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 5.8/10.
When should you avoid Yogyakarta?
February is the most difficult month to visit Yogyakarta, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Yogyakarta in August?
In August, the sea averages 25°C in Yogyakarta: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Yogyakarta in August?
The average UV index reaches 8 in August in Yogyakarta (high), with about 11.7h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.