Month guide · Yogyakarta · Indonesia
Yogyakarta in October
What October 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
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Hottest month before the rains arrive late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 2nd-warmest month in Yogyakarta: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with September (32°C (90°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:16
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:32
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
Dry season (May–September). Clear mornings, cool nights and the open-air Ramayana Ballet; peak crowds in July and August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October 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 October
October has no major recurring festival in Yogyakarta, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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 · 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
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
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 22°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October 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 October a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hottest month before the rains arrive late in the month.
+How warm is Yogyakarta in October?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Yogyakarta in October?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.