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Yogyakarta Weather in May — Climate Guide

May in Yogyakarta is very-high

Avg High
32°C
Avg Low
22°C
Rainy Days
7
Sunshine
9h

Yogyakarta Weather in May — Quick Answer

As of 2026
Avg temp
32° / 22°
Rainfall
100mm · 7 days
Crowds
Very busy

As of 2026, Yogyakarta in May averages a high of 32°C and low of 22°C with 100mm of rain over about 7 days. Dry tropical.

May is very-high for Yogyakarta.

BEST MONTH start — dry season + Vesak Day + Korean Golden Week + Ramayana Ballet.

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

Travel score

Yogyakarta May Weather Stats

Avg High

32°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

22°C

Rainy Days

7

100mm total

Sunshine

9h

Daily avg

Humidity

70%

moderate

UV Index

11

Extreme

Wind

8 km/h

Gusts 20

Sea Temp

0°C

no swimming

Crowds

Very busy

At attractions

May Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
05:45
Day length
12h
Sunset
17:45
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Air Quality

40
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

14 μg/m³

PM10

25 μg/m³

Status

good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

35°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 May

Vesak Day Borobudur sunrise Prambanan + Ramayana Ballet Mt. Merapi

May Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Dry season ideal
  • Vesak Day Borobudur
  • Ramayana Ballet starts

Cons

  • Korean Golden Week peak

May Events & Festivals

  • Vesak Day Borobudur (full moon)
  • Korean Golden Week
  • Ramayana Ballet starts

Yogyakarta in May — Full Picture

BEST MONTH start — dry season + Vesak Day + Korean Golden Week + Ramayana Ballet.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Dry tropical.

Packing Checklist

Modest temple cover-up
Light tropical
Sunscreen

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Current
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)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May a good time to visit Yogyakarta?

Yogyakarta in May is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.

What's the average temperature in Yogyakarta in May?

Yogyakarta May averages a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C.

Does it rain much in Yogyakarta in May?

Yogyakarta May averages 100mm of rainfall over about 7 rainy days.

What should I wear in Yogyakarta in May?

Dry tropical.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Yogyakarta in May?

Yogyakarta May sunrise is 05:45 and sunset is 17:45, with 12h of daylight.

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

Yogyakarta May air quality (AQI) averages 40, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 14μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Yogyakarta in May?

In May, Yogyakarta is great for Vesak Day, Borobudur sunrise, Prambanan + Ramayana Ballet.

Is May peak season in Yogyakarta?

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

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