Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim
Istana Negara, located in the western suburbs of Kuala Lumpur, is the official residence of the King of Malaysia. This built structure was designed by the Malaysian Public Works Department and opened in 2011. It is one of the top 10 most looked-up sights in Malaysia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Kuala Lumpur experiences high temperatures throughout the year, consistently reaching 29 °C or 30 °C. Rainfall is frequent, with the heaviest precipitation occurring from October to November, when rain falls on about 27 to 28 days each month. June and July are the driest months, though rain still occurs on 22 to 24 days. The nearest airport is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport in Subang, located 13 km away. The residence itself is 4 km from the center of Kuala Lumpur.
You can combine your visit with nearby locations such as the National Monument, which is 2.6 km away, or Carcosa Seri Negara, located 3 km from the site. Independence Square, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, and the National Mosque of Malaysia are also within 4 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 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 198 | 211 | 294 | 336 | 250 | 157 | 177 | 187 | 247 | 311 | 361 | 275 |
| 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.
