Month guide · Yogyakarta · Indonesia
Yogyakarta in September
What September is really like in Yogyakarta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Christopher Michel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Yogyakarta. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Still dry with clear skies; crowds thin after the European holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 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 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with August (31°C (88°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:32
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 17:35
- Daylight
- About 12.1 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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Yogyakarta, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Sleman (17 km east)
Plaosan Temple
Visit at sunrise for mist over the fields and the temples to yourself.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Photo spot
- Architecture
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
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 21°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
It is one of the best months to visit Yogyakarta. Still dry with clear skies; crowds thin after the European holidays.
+How warm is Yogyakarta in September?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Yogyakarta in September?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.