🇰🇷 Seoul vs Yogyakarta 🇮🇩

Seoul, South Korea vs Yogyakarta, Indonesia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Yogyakarta is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 26 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇷 Seoul🇮🇩 Yogyakarta
Avg annual high17°C31°C
Hottest monthAugust (30°C)April (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-6°C low)July (21°C low)
Rainy days / year112138
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJune, July, August

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

🇮🇩 Yogyakarta

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in April (32°C), coldest lows in July (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Seoul or Yogyakarta warmer?

Yogyakarta is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Seoul or Yogyakarta?

Yogyakarta is rainier — Seoul sees about 26 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Seoul vs Yogyakarta?

Seoul is best around May, September, October; Yogyakarta is best around June, July, August.

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