December · Indonesia
Best time to visit Yogyakarta in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Yogyakarta in December
Average temperature 26°C, 300 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.2/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 300 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Yogyakarta scores 4.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 300 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Yogyakarta is Java's cultural heart, between the sultan's palace and the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan.
December in Yogyakarta — off-season conditions
December averages 26°C (79°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
300 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 4.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 3.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Yogyakarta in December?
- In December, Yogyakarta averages 26°C, 300 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
- December earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Yogyakarta in December?
- Expect about 300 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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