Malacca
City in Malaysia
Malacca is a city in Malaysia with a population of about 455,300. Located 123 km from Kuala Lumpur, the city attracts visitors with historical landmarks such as A Famosa, Christ Church, and the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple.
What to see
The city features several significant historical sites. A Famosa and Christ Church, Malacca, represent the colonial history of the area. For local cultural landmarks, visitors often go to the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple or walk along Jonker Walk. Other points of interest include the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum, the Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum, the Maritime Museum, and the Malacca Straits Mosque.
When to go
Malacca experiences consistent daily high temperatures of 28 °C to 29 °C and lows between 24 °C and 26 °C throughout the year. Rainfall occurs in every month, though February is relatively drier with rain on about 16 days. The wettest months are April, May, October, and November, which see rain on 26 to 28 days.
Getting there
The closest airport is Malacca International Airport, located 9 km from the city. For international connections, Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang is 86 km away.
Top sights in Malacca
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 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 94 | 89 | 166 | 228 | 210 | 145 | 199 | 208 | 193 | 236 | 231 | 174 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Malacca (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum
- Malacca Straits Mosque
- Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum
- Maritime Museum