Month guide · Yogyakarta · Indonesia
Yogyakarta in April
What April is really like in Yogyakarta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Transition month with fewer storms; a good time before the dry-season crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 4th-warmest month in Yogyakarta: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with March (31°C (88°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:41
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 17:36
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Peak wet season (January–February). Heavy daily downpours and humidity, but green rice fields, quiet temples and low prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Yogyakarta, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Kraton and Taman Sari
Alun-Alun Kidul
The southern palace square comes alive at night with LED-lit pedal cars, food stalls and the masangin tradition of walking blindfolded between two sacred banyan trees, said to bring good luck to those who pass between them.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- After dark
- Kids
- Free
- Food
Museum · Kraton and Taman Sari
Sonobudoyo Museum
Check whether the evening wayang kulit performance is on; a short version is staged for visitors.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- After dark
Museum · Malioboro
Fort Vredeburg Museum
A Dutch colonial fort from the 18th century at the southern end of Malioboro, now a museum with dioramas of Indonesia's independence struggle in its old barracks around a grassy courtyard.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Museum · Jalan Kaliurang and north Jogja
Ullen Sentalu Museum
Combine it with a Merapi jeep tour in Kaliurang; photography is not allowed inside the galleries.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 23°C and 13 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Yogyakarta in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
It is a shoulder-season month. Transition month with fewer storms; a good time before the dry-season crowds.
+How warm is Yogyakarta in April?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Yogyakarta in April?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.