What to expect in Yogyakarta in August
August is a strong choice for Yogyakarta: 30° / 20°, with the biggest crowds of the year and premium prices.
Yogyakarta weather in August
Typical conditions in Yogyakarta during August, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 30°C 86°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 20°C 68°F |
| Rainfall | Dry 5/100 |
| Sea temperature | 25°C 78°F |
| Daylight | 11 h 52 min |
| How it feels | Hot — midday shade matters |
Average highs sit around 30°C with lows near 20°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for Yogyakarta — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
This month counts as high season: premium prices.
What to pack
Lightweight, breathable clothes, strong sun protection and a refillable bottle — highs near 30°C make midday heat the main constraint. Rain gear is largely optional this month, which keeps your bag light.
What it costs
This is peak pricing for Yogyakarta. Expect to pay a premium on flights and accommodation, and to book considerably further ahead than usual.
Who this month suits
- Travellers who want the most reliable weather
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
- Families tied to school holidays
Events & what’s on
Look out for Prambanan Ramayana Ballet while you’re there.
- Prambanan Ramayana Ballet — Dancers perform the Hindu epic on an open-air stage lit by the floodlit temple towers.
Yogyakarta in August compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 30° / 21° | Moderate | $$ | 58 |
| July | 30° / 20° | High | $$ | 49 |
| August · This month | 30° / 20° | High | $$$ | 46 |
| September | 31° / 20° | Moderate | $$ | 60 |
| October | 31° / 21° | Moderate | $$ | 62 |
These months score higher for Yogyakarta on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in August
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in August.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
