Batu Caves
Batu Caves is a cave and architectural landmark located in Gombak, Malaysia. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 4th among sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 29 °C to 30 °C throughout the year, with lows between 22 °C and 23 °C. Monthly rain ranges from 157 mm in June to 337 mm in November. June has rain on about 24 days, while November has rain on about 28 days. Wheelchair access is not available at the site.
The nearest airport is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport in Subang, Malaysia, located 19 km away. Batu Caves is 10 km from Kuala Lumpur. Nearby sights include Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim at 8.7 km, Petronas Towers at 9.4 km, Kuala Lumpur Tower at 9.7 km, National Monument at 9.8 km, and Independence Square at 9.9 km.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 26 °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 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 176 | 194 | 276 | 324 | 248 | 157 | 173 | 185 | 244 | 304 | 337 | 246 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
