Istana Nurul Iman
Istana Nurul Iman is a palace and official residence in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Commissioned by Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei and designed by Leandro Locsin, construction finished in 1984. It ranks as the most looked-up sight in Brunei on English Wikipedia out of 5 sights on this site.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures remain around 29 °C to 30 °C throughout the year, with low temperatures between 23 °C and 25 °C. Monthly rainfall ranges from 173 mm in February to 373 mm in January, with rainy days occurring between 17 and 29 days per month. February experiences the lowest amount of rain and fewer rainy days.
The nearest airport is Brunei International Airport, located 8 km away in Bandar Seri Begawan. The palace is 5 km from the capital. Nearby sights include the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque at 2.8 km, the Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque at 2.9 km, and the Royal Regalia Museum at 3.3 km.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 373 | 193 | 174 | 264 | 308 | 252 | 282 | 281 | 325 | 361 | 363 | 368 |
| Rainy days | 26 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
