Yogyakarta weather in May
May in Yogyakarta: sweltering, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Yogyakarta · #501 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Yogyakarta climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 143 mm / 5.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 61 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Yogyakarta in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Yogyakarta?
- May in Yogyakarta: sweltering, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Yogyakarta on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Yogyakarta in May?
- In May, Yogyakarta averages a daily high of 29.6°C and a low of 22.5°C, with about 142.8 mm of rain over roughly 17.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yogyakarta in May?
- Yogyakarta has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 61 in May.