May · Indonesia
Best time to visit Yogyakarta in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Yogyakarta in May
Average temperature 26°C, 166 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.6/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 166 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Yogyakarta scores 4.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 166 mm of rain, and roughly 30 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.
May in Yogyakarta — the hardest end of the year
May averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 166 mm — wet for this destination — but about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 4.6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? August scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Yogyakarta in May?
- In May, Yogyakarta averages 26°C, 166 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
- May earns a 4.6/10 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 May?
- Expect about 166 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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