Borobudur Holiday Weather Overview
Borobudur is a stunning Buddhist temple complex, situated in Magelang, in central Java, Indonesia. A UNESCO Word Heritage Site, it is the biggest Buddhist temple in the world, and the site includes over 500 statues of Buddha.
Borobudur is still in use today, with Buddhists celebrating Vesak there each May. The monument is the single most visited tourist attraction in Indonesia, and the surrounding countryside - beautiful and dramatic - also holds many attractions for visitors.
Borobudur's Climate
Borobudur has a tropical rainforest climate - hot, humid and quite wet all year round. There is a distinct dry (or drier) season and a wet season, but you can expect high temperatures and high humidity whenever you visit.
Borobudur's Rainy Season
Between November and April, Borobudur experiences a lot of rain. January is the wettest month, with over 16 inches of rainfall. Average daily highs are around 28-30°C and nights don't bring much relief from the heat, remaining at around 25°C.
The humidity and the heat can make for an uncomfortable experience, and some visitors find it difficult to sleep at night. If you're visiting Borobudur in the rain season, take good waterproof walking shoes, and a rain poncho - and expect to get wet.
Much of the rain falls in short, sharp downpours, but occasionally there are prolonged bouts of rain which can last all day. In between the rain, hazy sunshine can be enjoyed.
Viewing sunrise or sunset at Borobudur is on most people's bucket lists, but be aware that in the peak of the rainy season either or both may be obscured by the clouds.
Generally, the Borobudur area copes well with the rainfall, although disruption on some minor roads is likely. This is the green season, however, and will allow you to enjoy the amazing volcanic scenery at its most beautiful.
Borobudur's Dry Season
The driest months in Borobudur are between May and October. May and October themselves do see a little rain, but June, July and August typically see only one eighth of the rain you might experience during the rainy season.
It's still very hot - with average daily highs of around 32°C and overnight lows of a not very low at all 25°C. You may still want to take a rain poncho and waterproof shoes, as showers and downpours can come at any time.
The dry months are the most popular for visiting Borobudur, so it will be crowded - especially during the Vesak festival (full moon in May) and in June when the temple hosts a performance of Mahakarya Borobudur, a traditional Javanese ballet/dance which tells the story of the construction of the temple.
If you're visiting Borobudur in the dry season, take sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat, and be sure to drink plenty of water - even though humidity is high, it's easy to become dehydrated when climbing the different levels of this amazing monument.
Best months to visit Borobudur?
July and September are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Borobudur. The weather averages gathered from Borobudur weather forecast and Borobudur weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 26°c and average of 118.8 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Borobudur?
July and August are the coldest months with temperature at around 19°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Borobudur?
February and January receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 650.23mm.
Travelling to Borobudur? Check out our Weather averages of Borobudur to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Borobudur section.