Petronas Towers Menara Berkembar Petronas
The Petronas Towers are twin towers and skyscrapers located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Designed in postmodern architecture by César Pelli and Adamson Associates, construction began in 1993 and the towers opened in 1999. They are part of Suria KLCC and stand at a height of 452 meters.
Planning a visit
Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with daily highs around 29 °C to 31 °C and lows of 22 °C to 23 °C. Rainfall varies by month, with the lowest rain totals occurring in June at 155 mm over 24 days, and the highest in November at 334 mm over 28 days. The towers are open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 to 21. Admission prices are RM80 for foreign adults and RM30 for foreign children, while Malaysian adults pay RM25 and Malaysian children RM12.
The nearest airport is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport in Subang, located 18 km away, and the towers are 2 km from the capital Kuala Lumpur. Nearby sights include Kuala Lumpur Tower at 1.0 km, Bukit Bintang at 1.2 km, Merdeka 118 at 2.2 km, Sultan Abdul Samad Building at 2.2 km, and Independence Square at 2.2 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 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 178 | 195 | 273 | 316 | 241 | 155 | 174 | 186 | 240 | 296 | 334 | 249 |
| 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.
