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Yogyakarta

Region · 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Population 3,759,500
Area 3,197 km²
Time zone Asia/Jakarta
Official website www.jogjaprov.go.id
Yogyakarta

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Yogyakarta Essentials

Yogyakarta centers on the 18th-century Kraton palace complex and the historic Taman Sari water castle. To the east, the 9th-century Prambanan Temple Compounds showcase towering Hindu architecture, while the nearby open-air theater hosts traditional Ramayana performances. The city’s colonial history is preserved at Fort Vredeburg and the Gedung Agung presidential palace. Modern life converges on Malioboro Street, home to the historic Alun-Alun Utara square and the eclectic House of Raminten, offering a blend of royal heritage and Javanese culinary traditions.

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Historical Landmarks of Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta’s historical landscape features a blend of Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic influences alongside Dutch colonial remnants. This collection includes the 9th-century Prambanan Hindu temple and the Sewu Buddhist complex. It also features the Kraton, the operational palace of the Sultan, and the 18th-century Fort Vredeburg. Architectural highlights include the Ratu Boko plateau ruins and the defensive structures of the city’s original fortifications, such as the Plengkung Gading gate and the corner bastions of the Kraton walls.

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Traditional Markets & Food Halls

Yogyakarta’s traditional markets serve as the city's pulse, blending centuries-old commerce with local culinary heritage. This collection spans from the historic 16th-century Pasar Legi Kotagede to specialized hubs like Pasar Godean, famous for its fried eel. Visitors can find Javanese medicinal herbs at Imogiri, unique tapioca noodles at Pundong, and eco-conscious food stalls at Watu Lumbung. These sites offer insight into the Javanese calendar’s influence on trade and provide access to authentic regional snacks like kipo and wedang uwuh.

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Religious Sites & Temples

Yogyakarta’s religious landscape reflects centuries of cultural fusion, from the 9th-century Hindu and Buddhist complexes of Prambanan and Candi Sewu to the Islamic architecture of the Yogyakarta Sultanate. This collection includes the Kauman Great Mosque, the subterranean Sumur Gumuling mosque within the Taman Sari complex, and the Ganjuran Church, which features an altar styled like a Javanese temple. These sites highlight the region's unique architectural heritage, where traditional Javanese elements blend with diverse global faiths and royal history.

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Nature & Scenic Views

Yogyakarta’s natural landscape is defined by the limestone karst of Gunung Kidul and the volcanic ridges of the Menoreh Hills. This collection spans the vertical collapse cave of Jomblang, where an ancient underground forest grows 60 meters below the surface, to the tiered turquoise pools of Kedung Pedut. The southern coastline features a diverse geography, including the volcanic sands of Parangtritis, the coral reefs of Kukup, and the ancient volcanic bay of Wedi Ombo. Elevated viewpoints like Mangunan offer vistas of the winding Oyo River valley.

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Yogyakarta — Map

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 24°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 28 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 22°–30°
  • 24° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 21°–30°
  • 23° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 20°–31°
  • 22° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 30° · extremes 20°–32°
  • 22° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 31° (feels like 32°) · extremes 21°–33°
  • 23° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 23°–34°
  • 24° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–33°
  • 25° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 24°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Indonesian Rupiah IDR Rp · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Indonesian
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+62
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Yogyakarta
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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