The Climate

Temperature range between extremes of 18°C and 35°C, with the average lying between 26°C and 28°C. Average humidity is 74% between extremes of 65% and 84%. Yogyakarta lies approximately 7° South of Equator and is bathed in tropical sunshine throughout the year.

Because of the tropical climate, the atmosphere is hot and humid. There are only two seasons in the year, the rainy season and the dry season. Usually, the west season begins in October and lasts until about April, while the dry season begins in April and lasts until about September.

Generally, there is no rainfall from May to August: the atmosphere is hot and humid in the day and cool at night and in the early morning. Annual average rainfall is about 190mm, most of which falls in January-April.