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Yogyakarta, Indonesia · Equatorial tropical

Yogyakarta in April: go or not?

Mixed period. Yogyakarta in April: 4.7/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 7.80°S · 110.36°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Yogyakarta · April
4.7
23–30°
Temperature
53%
Rain
5h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Budi Puspa Wijaya via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in April

April falls in the wet season in Yogyakarta. Showers are often brief but intense. With 53% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

April ranks 7 out of 12 months in Yogyakarta. Compared to March: 8 pts fewer rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in April

UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
very humid
24°
Sea
30°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.8h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 29
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Is April the right month?

The best month in Yogyakarta is July (5.8/10), 1.1 pt higher than April.

See July →See all 12 months →
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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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Practical info

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 · 88°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 86°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 69%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
Location

Where is Yogyakarta ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Indonesia
Equatorial 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 86°F highs, 72°F 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 72°F, while afternoon highs average 86°F.
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 April?
In April, the sea averages 86°F in Yogyakarta: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Yogyakarta in April?
The average UV index reaches 8 in April in Yogyakarta (high), with about 11.8h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.