Indonesia Yogyakarta Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Yogyakarta is moderate
Yogyakarta Weather in January — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Avg temp
- 30° / 23°
- Rainfall
- 300mm · 19 days
- Crowds
- Moderate
As of 2026, Yogyakarta in January averages a high of 30°C and low of 23°C with 300mm of rain over about 19 days. Rainy + warm.
January is moderate for Yogyakarta.
Wettest period. Hotels reasonable. Morning Borobudur OK.
Travel score
Yogyakarta January Weather Stats
Avg High
30°C
Avg Low
23°C
Rainy Days
19
300mm 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
Moderate
At attractions
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
18 μg/m³
PM10
30 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
33°C
Nighttime
24°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
8 km/h
Max gust 20 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hotels reasonable
- Less crowded
Cons
- Wettest month
- Afternoon thunderstorms
January Events & Festivals
- Wet season peak
Yogyakarta in January — Full Picture
Wettest period. Hotels reasonable. Morning Borobudur OK.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Rainy + warm.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
31.7°C
22.7°C
12.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
31.7°C
21.3°C
3.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
32.7°C
22.7°C
9.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current30°C
23°C
19/mo
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 |
| September (Best) | 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 January Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
Yogyakarta in January is moderate. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Yogyakarta in January?
Yogyakarta January averages a high of 30°C and a low of 23°C.
Does it rain much in Yogyakarta in January?
Yogyakarta January averages 300mm of rainfall over about 19 rainy days.
What should I wear in Yogyakarta in January?
Rainy + warm.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Yogyakarta in January?
Yogyakarta January sunrise is 05:45 and sunset is 18:10, with 12h 25min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Yogyakarta in January?
Yogyakarta January air quality (AQI) averages 50, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 18μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Yogyakarta in January?
In January, Yogyakarta is great for Morning Borobudur, Sultan's Palace, Malioboro.
Is January peak season in Yogyakarta?
Yogyakarta January crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.