Verdict: Fair month
Yogyakarta Weather in January
January runs warm in Yogyakarta, with daily highs around 29°C (84°F) and nights near 23°C (73°F). It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 28 days, so build flexibility into plans. January is workable in Yogyakarta if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
29°C / 84°F
Average low
23°C / 73°F
Rain days
~28
Precipitation
297 mm
What to pack for Yogyakarta in January
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 28 days
- Quick-dry shoes — downpours are short but heavy
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Yogyakarta: May (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (29°C / 84°F) · Wettest: Mar (~29 rain days)
29°
23°
Jan
29°
23°
Feb
30°
23°
Mar
30°
23°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
22°
Jun
30°
21°
Jul
31°
21°
Aug
31°
22°
Sep
31°
23°
Oct
30°
23°
Nov
30°
23°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)