Month guide · Yogyakarta · Indonesia
Yogyakarta in July
What July is really like in Yogyakarta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Yogyakarta. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Peak season with European summer visitors and domestic holidays; book Borobudur tickets and the Ramayana Ballet ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 11th-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 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with June (31°C (88°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:53
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 17:36
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Late wet season (March–April). Rain eases gradually; a good-value time before the dry-season rush.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Ramayana Ballet open-air season (usually dry-season months)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
Religious site · Magelang (40 km northwest)
Borobudur
Arrive as early as possible to see the temple in soft morning light, and combine it with the smaller Mendut and Pawon temples on the same road.
- Time needed
- Half a day including travel
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Photo spot
Historic site · Sleman (17 km east)
Ratu Boko
The ruins of a hilltop palace complex from the 8th century include a monumental gateway, bathing pools and terraces on a plateau overlooking Prambanan and, on clear evenings, Mount Merapi.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- History
- Couples
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 20°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
It is one of the best months to visit Yogyakarta. Peak season with European summer visitors and domestic holidays; book Borobudur tickets and the Ramayana Ballet ahead.
+How warm is Yogyakarta in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Yogyakarta in July?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.