Iskandar Puteri
City in Malaysia
Iskandar Puteri is a city in Malaysia located 285 km from the capital, Kuala Lumpur. It serves as a destination for those interested in modern architecture and sports facilities.
What to see
The city features the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, a prominent sports venue. Visitors also travel to see Forest City, Johor, and the area of Kota Iskandar.
When to go
The city experiences consistent daily high temperatures between 28 °C and 30 °C throughout the year. Rainfall occurs in every month, with the least amount of rain recorded in February at 144 mm over about 17 days. Precipitation is heaviest in December, reaching 302 mm over about 28 days. High humidity and frequent rain are common, especially from April through December.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Senai International Airport, located 19 km away in Johor Bahru.
Top sights in Iskandar Puteri
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 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 223 | 144 | 234 | 249 | 220 | 171 | 175 | 193 | 200 | 214 | 273 | 302 |
| Rainy days | 24 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Iskandar Puteri (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.