Weather on Jogjakarta

As it is located just 7° south of the equator, the Jogjakarta Special Region enjoys the glorious sunshine typical to tropical regions all through the year. The tropical climate in Jogjakarta makes it a little hot and humid though. Here you will find two seasons, the wet or heavy monsoon, and the dry monsoon. The wet season begins in September and goes on until August. The months between May and August are comparatively dry.

Jogjakarta weather is hot during the day and cool in the evenings until early morning. The monthly rainfall in this region ranges between 3 mm and 496 mm. The heaviest rainfall (above 300 mm) is recorded between January and April, while February is usually the wettest month. Your best chance of dry weather in Jogjakarta is between May and October. Like most tropical regions, the average annual rainfall is a heavy 1,900 mm.

The average temperature in Jogjakarta ranges between 26 °C and 28 °C. It can go down to a pleasant 18 °C or up to a searing 35 °C. The humidity ranges between 65% and 84%, with an average humidity of about 74%.