The weather in May in Yogyakarta

It's hot in May in Yogyakarta with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Yogyakarta. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Yogyakarta, Indonesia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2017, Yogyakarta reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 142 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Yogyakarta

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Yogyakarta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Yogyakarta New York
Average temperature 33°C 22°C
Max. temperature 34°C 28°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 142 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 17 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Yogyakarta with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 34°C, with nights around 23°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Yogyakarta is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Yogyakarta

Temperature in May in Yogyakarta over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Yogyakarta

Total precipitation in May in Yogyakarta over the years

Daily UV index in May in Yogyakarta

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Yogyakarta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Yogyakarta by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yogyakarta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.