Kuching
City in Malaysia
Kuching is a city in Malaysia located 977 kilometers from the capital, Kuala Lumpur. With a population of 325,132 recorded in 2010, the city offers sites such as Fort Margherita and the Kuching Cat Museum.
What to see
The city features historical and cultural landmarks. Visitors can explore Fort Margherita, which stands as a notable structure in the area. Another option is the Kuching Cat Museum, which is dedicated to its namesake subject. Additionally, the Tua Pek Kong Temple is present in the city for those interested in local sites.
When to go
Kuching experiences consistent daily high temperatures between 28 °C and 31 °C throughout the year, with lows generally between 23 °C and 24 °C. Rainfall is frequent, occurring on most days of the month year-round. January is the wettest month, with 846 mm of rain falling over about 30 days. July is relatively drier, recording 218 mm of rain over about 22 days. Travelers may prefer the months with lower rainfall totals, such as June, July, or August, to minimize potential disruption from rain.
Getting there
The city is served by Kuching International Airport, located 8 kilometers from the city center. This makes air travel the most direct way to reach the destination.
Top sights in Kuching
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. The wettest is January, with about 846 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 846 | 596 | 368 | 283 | 249 | 225 | 218 | 246 | 290 | 346 | 404 | 601 |
| Rainy days | 30 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Kuching (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Tua Pek Kong Temple, Kuching