Backpacking Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
May, June, July
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Yogyakarta?
The best time to visit Yogyakarta for backpacking is May, June, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
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Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Yogyakarta due to better weather and lower costs.
→ See where to stay in YogyakartaBackpacking conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Yogyakarta
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 348 |
February | 49Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 352 |
March | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 348 |
April | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 212 |
May | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 137 |
June | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 72 |
July | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 28 |
August | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 19 |
September | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 39 |
October | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 155 |
November | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 266 |
December | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 319 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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