When to Go to Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is the cultural center of Indonesia and when to go to this exotic destination is totally your prerogative. Popular as a tourist destination, it is a must visit during your trip to Indonesia. With its magnificent architecture and a deep rooted history it is at the heart of Javanese culture. With a tropical climate and plenty of sunshine throughout the year, Yogyakarta is a perfect destination for all tourists seeking divine pleasure. It has two distinct seasons namely- rainy season and dry monsoons. Yogyakarta has hot and humid climate, typical for any tropical region.

You can visit Yogyakarta any time of the year but the best time to see the brilliance of the place is between May and August. At Yogyakarta it is not too hard to get the essence of Javanese culture. So participate in the many festivals lined up throughout the year.

If you go to Yogyakarta in December, January or February, you will experience the Greberb Syawal Ceremony which is performed to express gratitude to the Almighty. You can also celebrate New Years the Yogyakarta way, or just participate in the Garebeg Besar, the Moslem festival held in March.

April blossoms with Greberg Besar Ceremony, Siraman, Labuhan Ceremony, celebrate these ceremonies with a royal touch.

May brings with it the sunny delight and enlightenment; you can commemorate Gautam Buddha's life at the Waicak festival in Yogyakarta or celebrate the Tanggap Warsa Suro, Javanese New Year, with great pomp and show at ogyakarta.

As you step into Yogyakarta during June, you will be surrounded with joyous celebration, as the Sekaten Ceremony and Saparan Ceremony is performed with full fervor here. Entrenched in cultural exuberance comes the art festival celebrated in a traditional manner at Yogyakarta.

In July you can witness the Ruwatan Sukreta and also the Anniversary of Buntul Regency. August brings Andong Festival and also the Independence Day which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Yogyakarta.

Brace yourself with the beauty and enthusiasm of Yogyakarta at any time of the year. Besides the regular sight seeing, you shall also experience various festivals throughout the year. With a congenial climate and enough to see and do at Yogyakarta, you shall thoroughly enjoy your stay.