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Yogyakarta Weather in December — Climate Guide

December in Yogyakarta is moderate

Avg High
30°C
Avg Low
23°C
Rainy Days
21
Sunshine
5h

Yogyakarta Weather in December — Quick Answer

As of 2026
Avg temp
30° / 23°
Rainfall
350mm · 21 days
Crowds
Very busy

As of 2026, Yogyakarta in December averages a high of 30°C and low of 23°C with 350mm of rain over about 21 days. Wettest + warm.

December is moderate for Yogyakarta.

Wettest month + Christmas-New Year peak. Hotels triple despite weather.

Crowds: Very busy Prices: Peak Sea temp: 0°C
6 /10

Travel score

Yogyakarta December Weather Stats

Avg High

30°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

23°C

Rainy Days

21

350mm total

Sunshine

5h

Daily avg

Humidity

85%

high

UV Index

10

Very high

Wind

8 km/h

Gusts 20

Sea Temp

0°C

no swimming

Crowds

Very busy

At attractions

December Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
05:40
Day length
12h 25min
Sunset
18:05
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Air Quality

50
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

18 μg/m³

PM10

30 μg/m³

Status

good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

33°C

/

Nighttime

25°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

8 km/h

Max gust 20 km/h

Activities Recommended for December

Morning Borobudur Indoor Sultan's Palace

December Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Christmas peak atmosphere
  • Korean tourist peak

Cons

  • Wettest month
  • Hotels triple

December Events & Festivals

  • Christmas-New Year peak

Yogyakarta in December — Full Picture

Wettest month + Christmas-New Year peak. Hotels triple despite weather.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Wettest + warm.

Packing Checklist

Modest temple cover-up
Light tropical
Rain jacket

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Avg High

31.7°C

Avg Low

22.7°C

Rainy days

12.3/mo

Busy Shoulder

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

31.7°C

Avg Low

21.3°C

Rainy days

3.3/mo

Very busy Peak

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

32.7°C

Avg Low

22.7°C

Rainy days

9.7/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Current
Avg High

30°C

Avg Low

23°C

Rainy days

19/mo

Busy Shoulder

Yogyakarta Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
30° 23° 19d·300mm 5h 85% 10 Moderate Shoulder
30° 23° 17d·260mm 5h 84% 10 Moderate Shoulder
31° 23° 17d·280mm 6h 80% 11 Moderate Shoulder
32° 23° 13d·200mm 7h 78% 11 Moderate Shoulder
May (Best)
32° 22° 7d·100mm 9h 70% 11 Very busy Peak
June (Best)
32° 22° 4d·50mm 10h 68% 11 Very busy Peak
July (Best)
31° 21° 3d·30mm 10h 65% 11 Very busy Peak
August (Best)
32° 21° 3d·30mm 10h 65% 11 Very busy Peak
33° 22° 5d·60mm 9h 70% 11 Busy Shoulder
33° 23° 10d·130mm 8h 75% 11 Moderate Shoulder
32° 23° 14d·220mm 6h 80% 10 Moderate Shoulder
30° 23° 21d·350mm 5h 85% 10 Very busy Peak

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Yogyakarta December Hotel Picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is December a good time to visit Yogyakarta?

Yogyakarta in December is moderate. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.

What's the average temperature in Yogyakarta in December?

Yogyakarta December averages a high of 30°C and a low of 23°C.

Does it rain much in Yogyakarta in December?

Yogyakarta December averages 350mm of rainfall over about 21 rainy days.

What should I wear in Yogyakarta in December?

Wettest + warm.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Yogyakarta in December?

Yogyakarta December sunrise is 05:40 and sunset is 18:05, with 12h 25min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Yogyakarta in December?

Yogyakarta December air quality (AQI) averages 50, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 18μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Yogyakarta in December?

In December, Yogyakarta is great for Morning Borobudur, Indoor, Sultan's Palace.

Is December peak season in Yogyakarta?

Yogyakarta December crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

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Why you can trust weather guide

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