Perak, Malaysia
Ipoh
Ipoh is a city in Perak, Malaysia. It has a population of about 866,772 (2016). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population866,772
Local time23:36
4.58° N, 101.08° EElevation 45 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
Postal codes30200, 30250 …October: high / low30° / 23°
Rain this month285mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ipoh at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:01 · 19:0112 h 00 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:42Next holiday6 NovemberBirthday of the Sultan of PerakNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in August
Coolest month22°C
Average low in November
Wettest monthNovember
291 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
120 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 5.6 km
How Ipoh has grown
People living in the built-up area (227 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+194%294k in 1975 → 862k in 2025Weather in Ipoh
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 12 km/h · humidity 99%
Today22 Oct31°24°16.6 mm
Fri23 Oct29°24°33.5 mm
Sat24 Oct29°23°28.8 mm
Sun25 Oct28°24°24.9 mm
Mon26 Oct27°23°18 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°
Wed28 Oct31°24°6.4 mm
Thu29 Oct29°24°17.6 mm
Fri30 Oct32°24°11.8 mm
Sat31 Oct32°24°6.4 mm
When to go to Ipoh
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 38 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 36 |
| High | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 176 | 156 | 223 | 272 | 226 | 120 | 141 | 153 | 214 | 285 | 291 | 235 |
| Wet days | 21 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 |
What's on in Ipoh
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Ipoh
More museums: 22 Hale Street Gallery · Ipoh World · Miniature wonders · Tea Museum · 二奶巷寓所博物館
Outdoors around Ipoh
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Han Chin Pet Soo (#23)Viewpoints
1.4 kmJan Sahib’s Office (#19)Viewpoints
1.5 kmXCampCamp sites
2.5 kmPavilion Petting Zoo @ Gunung LangZoos
2.6 kmLost World of TambunTheme parks
2.7 kmClearwater Sanctuary Golf ResortGolf courses
3.1 kmNature around Ipoh
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ipoh
Earthquakes around Ipoh
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Universities and research institutes
Ungku Omar PolytechnicUniversity or college · founded 1969
Institute of Teacher Education, Ipoh CampusUniversity or college · founded 1983
PIA CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1986
Kompas International CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1991
Hospital Fatimah School of NursingUniversity or college · founded 1994
Keris CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1996
Universiti Teknologi PetronasUniversity or college · founded 1997
Sunway College IpohUniversity or college · founded 2003
Linton University CollegeUniversity or college · founded 2005
Quest International University PerakUniversity or college · founded 2008
Kolej MaxwellUniversity or college
Kolej Vokasional IpohUniversity or college
Kolej Vokasional Lebuh CatorUniversity or college
Masterskill Global College, IpohUniversity or college
Mutiara International College Of Technology InnovationUniversity or college
Olympia College IpohUniversity or college
UNITAR College IpohUniversity or college
Institut Penyelidikan VeterinarResearch institute · founded 1984
Towns and villages around Ipoh
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampung Paloh0.5 kmKampung Tebing Tinggi0.9 kmKampung Kuala Pari Ulu1 kmKampung Jawa1.6 kmKampung Pasir Penjih1.7 kmKampung Batu Bertudong1.8 kmFalim2 kmKampung Pasir Puteh2.3 kmKampung Pisang2.3 kmTaman Cherry2.8 kmTaman Shatin2.8 kmTaman Keramat2.9 kmKampung Penjih3 kmKampung Sungai Rapat3.1 kmTaman First3.3 kmTaman Seputeh3.3 kmKampung Kuala Pari Hilir3.3 kmSilibin3.4 kmGuntong3.5 kmKampung Cangkat Larah3.5 kmKampung Kepayang3.7 kmTaman Bandaraya Utama3.8 kmKampung Sungai Rokam3.9 kmTaman Keledang Jaya3.9 kmTaman Taufik4 kmTaman Pengkalan Jaya4 kmKampung Sri Ampang4.1 kmTaman Kinta4.2 kmKampung Manjoi4.2 kmKampung Baharu Gunung Rapat4.3 kmTaman Canning4.4 kmKampung Tembok4.4 kmTaman Ipoh Jaya4.4 kmMenglembu4.7 kmTaman Rishah4.7 kmTaman Perwira4.8 kmKampung Dato Ahmad Said4.8 kmTaman Ipoh Selatan4.9 kmTaman Silibin5 kmTaman Ipoh5.1 kmTaman Cempaka5.1 kmKampung Simee5.3 kmTaman Mirindu5.3 kmKampung Rapat Setia5.3 kmKampung Sungai Kati5.3 kmKampung Tengku Husin Baharu5.3 kmKampung Peng Pegoh5.3 kmTaman Endah Jaya5.3 kmKampung Ampang Baru5.4 kmTaman Ipoh Timor5.4 kmTaman Perak5.6 kmTaman Wing Onn5.7 kmPekan Bukit Merah5.8 kmTaman Semarak5.9 kmKampong Kuala Punti5.9 kmTaman Anda6 kmKampung Pengkalan6.1 kmTaman Teh Teng Seng6.1 kmTaman Kemunchak6.1 kmTaman Badlishah6.2 kmKampung Tersusun Bercham6.2 kmJelapang6.2 kmGinting Rotan Segar6.4 kmTaman Tambun6.4 kmTaman Desa Bercham6.4 kmTaman Chahaya Tasek6.5 kmTaman Tasek Mesra6.6 kmTaman Dermawan6.6 kmKampung Sengat6.6 kmTaman Ria6.6 kmTambun6.6 kmKampung Tasek6.8 kmGunung Karang Besar6.9 kmTaman Shukor7 kmKampung Sungai C7.2 kmTaman Mewah7.2 kmLahat7.2 kmTaman Bercham Jaya7.3 kmKampung Cangkat Larang7.4 kmKampung Tawas7.5 km
Ipoh from above
Around Ipoh24 places to see, do and reach nearby
Perak TongNature6.9 kmGua TempurungNature22 kmMount KorbuMountain26 kmMount Yong BelarMountain32 kmMount BrinchangMountain35 kmGunung Chondong （Ulu Kinta)Mountain25 kmGunung KinjangMountain36 kmGunung CingkaiMountain34 kmGua TambunMonument5.6 kmDarul Ridzuan MuseumMuseum2.3 kmHan Chin Pet SooMuseum1.4 kmGeological MuseumMuseum4.3 kmRumah Kediaman Sultan Azlan ShahMuseum13 kmIpohStation1.8 kmLahatStation5.9 kmTasekStation8.7 kmJeti R&R Sungai PerakFerry port21 kmJeti DataranFerry port26 kmBatu GajahPlace14 kmMenglembuPlace4.7 kmChemorPlace16 kmGopengPlace16 kmBerchamPlace8.9 kmPusingPlace13 km
Postal codes
30200302503050630580305823064430660314503150031650
Getting to Ipoh
Sultan Azlan Shah AirportIPH
2.1 kmPenang International AirportPEN
119 kmSultan Abdul Aziz Shah International AirportSZB
170 kmIpohRailway station
1.8 kmLahatRailway station
5.9 kmTasekRailway station
8.7 kmJeti R&R Sungai PerakFerry port
21 kmJeti DataranFerry port
26 kmPlaces near Ipoh
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ipoh?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ipoh.
What is the hottest month in Ipoh?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Ipoh?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ipoh?
November is the wettest month with about 291 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ipoh?
Ipoh has 10 postal codes: 30200, 30250, 30506, 30580, 30582, 30644, 30660, 31450, 31500, 31650.