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Kuala Lumpur
Towers, temples and street food
- Best time to visit
- Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug
- Currency
- MYR
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Country
- Malaysia
Skyscrapers and cave temples, colonial squares and some of Asia's best street food.
- Kuala Lumpur
- Johor Bahru
- George Town
- Ipoh
- Kota Kinabalu
Quick facts
- Country
- Malaysia
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- City population
- 2M
- Population of Malaysia
- 34.1M
- Country area
- 330,803 km²
- Official language
- Malay
- Currency
- Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) · 1 USD ≈ 4.09 MYR
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calling code
- +60
- Drives on the
- Left
- Elevation
- 60 m
- Plugs
- G · 240V
- Emergency numbers
- 999 · 112
- Best time to visit
- Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug
Temperatures through the year
Average daily high and low for each month in °C. Months marked with a drop are often rainy.
Temperatures through the year
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 32° | 33° | 33° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
Best time to visitOther months
Approximate daily cost
Per adult per day: food, local transport and half a double room, without activities or flights.
- ConservativeSimple stays, free and low-cost sights first.$31
- HighComfortable hotels, a balanced mix of sights and trips.$80
- LuxuryLuxury hotels, more paid experiences and day trips.$200
Top things to do
- ≈ $24
Petronas Twin Towers skybridge
Timed tickets for the skybridge and the 86th-floor deck; book ahead, especially at weekends.
- Half day
- KLCC
- Good for kids
- Indoors
- Closed: Monday
- Free
KLCC Park and the Lake Symphony show
Gardens under the towers, a free children's water park, and a lit fountain show in the evening.
- Half day
- KLCC
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
- Free
Batu Caves
272 rainbow steps up to a Hindu temple inside a limestone cave. Go early to avoid the heat.
- Half day
- Batu Caves
- Good for kids
- Free
Merdeka Square, Central Market and Chinatown
Colonial landmarks, local crafts, then Petaling Street and the temples of Chinatown.
- Half day
- Old city and Chinatown
- ≈ $5
Islamic Arts Museum and the National Mosque
One of the region's finest collections of Islamic art, next to the modernist National Mosque.
- Half day
- Perdana Botanical Gardens
- Indoors
- Free
Bukit Bintang and Jalan Alor food street
Malls by day, then a street of hawker stalls when the sun goes down.
- Half day
- Bukit Bintang
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
- Free
Thean Hou Temple and Perdana Botanical Gardens
A six-tiered hilltop temple, then the city's largest park and its bird park.
- Half day
- Perdana Botanical Gardens
- ≈ $25
Day trip: Genting Highlands
A long cable car up to cool air, theme parks and a hilltop temple, about an hour away.
- Full day
- Genting Highlands
- Good for kids
- ≈ $20
Day trip: Melaka
The UNESCO-listed port town of Dutch squares and Peranakan shophouses, two hours by bus.
- Full day
- Melaka
Before you go
Entry and visas
Most visitors must submit the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within 3 days before arriving. Visa rules depend on your passport; check with the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
Official websiteFrom the airport
The KLIA Ekspres train reaches KL Sentral in about 28 minutes; buses are cheaper and slower. Taxis and Grab take about an hour.
Getting around
LRT, MRT and monorail lines cover the centre; pay with a Touch 'n Go card or a contactless bank card. Grab is the usual ride-hailing app.
Local tips
- Afternoon downpours are common; plan outdoor visits for the morning.
- Cover shoulders and knees at mosques and temples; robes are lent at the National Mosque.
- Malls and trains are strongly air-conditioned: carry a light layer.
- Most halal food is clearly marked; ask if unsure.
Areas worth knowing
- Old city and Chinatown
- Batu Caves
- KLCC
- Perdana Botanical Gardens
- Melaka
- Bukit Bintang
- Genting Highlands
The UK Foreign Office last updated its advice for this country on March 19, 2026. The advice includes warnings against travel to some areas. Read it before booking.
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Sources: Immigration Department of Malaysia: MDAC · Tourism Malaysia · KLIA Ekspres