Yogyakarta, Indonesia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Yogyakarta, Indonesia? If you're planning to go to Yogyakarta, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Based on the climate and weather in Yogyakarta, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Yogyakarta, Indonesia by month

January

Traveling to Yogyakarta in January, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Skirts
Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses

February

February is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Skirts

March

If you are traveling to Yogyakarta in March, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Shorts
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

April

If you visit Yogyakarta during April, you are likely to find that it can be very hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Shorts
Skirts
Dresses
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella

May

May can be very hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Rain coat
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts

June

If you visit Yogyakarta during June, you are likely to find that it can be sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Shorts

July

If you go to Yogyakarta in July, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Skirts
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

August

If you vacation in Yogyakarta during August, you are likely to find that it is constantly hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Sandals
Umbrella
Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Shorts

September

If you visit Yogyakarta during September, you are likely to find that it is consistently hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Skirts
Dresses
Sunglasses
Shorts
Rain coat
Umbrella

October

October in Yogyakarta is really hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Dresses
Sandals
Skirts
Shorts
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunglasses

November

In November, Yogyakarta is consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) and once in a while jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Yogyakarta, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Shorts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunglasses
Skirts
Sandals
Umbrella
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear

December

If you go to Yogyakarta in December, you will notice that it is hot. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Sunglasses
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Skirts

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Yogyakarta, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Yogyakarta
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Pickpocketing is an issue, so wear a money belt or neck pouch
Appropriate museum wear

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