Month guide · Yogyakarta · Indonesia
Yogyakarta in March
What March is really like in Yogyakarta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Fahmi Widayat, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Rain begins to ease late in the month; mornings are often clear.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 3rd-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 18 of its 31 days. Compared with February (30°C (86°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:43
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:52
- Daylight
- About 12.2 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, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr — dates follow the Islamic calendar and move about 11 days earlier each year
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Sleman (17 km east)
Ratu Boko
Time your visit for late afternoon and watch the sunset from the gateway before heading to the Ramayana Ballet.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- History
- Couples
- Photo spot
Religious site · Sleman (17 km east)
Plaosan Temple
A pair of 9th-century Buddhist temples a short drive from Prambanan, surrounded by rows of small shrines and rice fields.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Photo spot
- Architecture
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
Nature · Jalan Kaliurang and north Jogja
Mount Merapi jeep tour
Open-top jeep tours from Kaliurang drive along lava riverbeds on Merapi's slopes to villages buried in the 2010 eruption, including a small museum of melted household objects, and to viewpoints of the summit when clouds allow.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Views
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 23°C and 18 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 March 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 March a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rain begins to ease late in the month; mornings are often clear.
+How warm is Yogyakarta in March?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Yogyakarta in March?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.