January · Indonesia
Best time to visit Yogyakarta in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Yogyakarta in January
Average temperature 26°C, 296 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.3/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 296 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Yogyakarta scores 4.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 296 mm of rain, and roughly 26 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.
January in Yogyakarta: expect compromises
At 26°C (78°F) this is comfortable city weather in January, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 296 mm, but with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 4.3/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 7.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Yogyakarta — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Yogyakarta in January?
- In January, Yogyakarta averages 26°C, 296 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
- January earns a 4.3/10 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 January?
- Expect about 296 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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