Crystal Mosque Masjid Kristal
The Crystal Mosque, known locally as Masjid Kristal, is a mosque in Kuala Terengganu that features Islamic architecture. It is one of the 30 most looked-up sights in Malaysia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Kuala Terengganu varies throughout the year. February is the driest month, with about 14 rainy days and 111 mm of rainfall. The wettest months are November and December, which see about 660 mm of rain and approximately 27 to 30 rainy days each. Daily highs range from 27 °C to 31 °C, while daily lows range from 23 °C to 25 °C. From April through September, daily highs are consistently between 30 °C and 31 °C.
The mosque is located 289 km from the capital, Kuala Lumpur. The nearest airport is Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG), located in Kuala Terengganu, which is 7 km away. Another option is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport in Ipoh, which is 240 km away. The mosque has a capacity for 1500 people and is wheelchair accessible. Visitors can also visit the Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge, which is located 3.3 km from the mosque.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is December, with about 680 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 212 | 111 | 172 | 109 | 156 | 142 | 172 | 172 | 231 | 281 | 657 | 680 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
