Month guide · Yogyakarta · Indonesia
Yogyakarta in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Yogyakarta. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Dry and pleasant with cooler nights; Indonesian school holidays bring crowds late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 6th-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 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with May (31°C (88°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:49
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 17:29
- 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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- ArtJog contemporary art festival (usually June to August)
- School holidays (usually late June to mid-July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Kraton and Taman Sari
Sonobudoyo Museum
On the north square opposite the Kraton, this museum displays Javanese and Balinese art, masks, krises, gamelan and shadow puppets, and stages wayang kulit shadow puppet performances in the evenings.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- After dark
Neighbourhood · Kotagede
Kotagede
Visit the silver workshops on a weekday morning, when artisans are at work.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Shopping
- Off the beaten path
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
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Market · Malioboro
Beringharjo Market
Compare batik prices across several stalls, and look for hand-drawn batik tulis, which costs more than printed fabric.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 21°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
It is one of the best months to visit Yogyakarta. Dry and pleasant with cooler nights; Indonesian school holidays bring crowds late in the month.
+How warm is Yogyakarta in June?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Yogyakarta in June?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.