Month guide · Yogyakarta · Indonesia
Yogyakarta in January
What January 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
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 20 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Wet season peak with heavy afternoon storms; temples are quieter, so visit in the mornings.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 20
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the 9th-warmest month in Yogyakarta: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 20 of its 31 days. Compared with December (30°C (86°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 05:32
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:03
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
Early wet season (October–December). Hot October, then afternoon storms from November; year-end holidays bring domestic visitors.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
- Chinese New Year celebrations at Ketandan Chinatown (late January or February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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Experience · Kraton and Taman Sari
Batik workshop
Workshops around Taman Sari and Prawirotaman teach the wax-resist batik technique using a canting pen, dyeing and boiling off the wax, so you leave with your own small piece of cloth.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 23°C and 20 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 January a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Yogyakarta in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet season peak with heavy afternoon storms; temples are quieter, so visit in the mornings.
+How warm is Yogyakarta in January?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Yogyakarta in January?
Expect rain on about 20 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.