Yogyakarta Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Yogyakarta. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Yogyakarta has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2645 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Yogyakarta can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 390 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 34 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days.

February, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 30°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Yogyakarta Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Indonesia

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Indonesia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Yogyakarta’s average annual precipitation is 2645 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Yogyakarta:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

For more detailed information about Yogyakarta’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Yogyakarta Climate page.