Sarawak, Malaysia
Kuching
Kuching is a city in Sarawak, Malaysia. It has a population of about 325,132 (2010). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Jun
Population325,132
Local time14:34
1.55° N, 110.33° EElevation 8 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
Postal codes93000, 93250 …October: high / low30° / 24°
Rain this month344mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Jun
Best: Jan–Feb · Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kuching at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:21 · 18:2612 h 04 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 16:04Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Jun
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in August
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
344 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
217 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 17 km
How Kuching has grown
People living in the built-up area (131 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+162%224k in 1975 → 588k in 2025Weather in Kuching
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 93%
Today23 Oct30°25°10.5 mm
Sat24 Oct32°24°6 mm
Sun25 Oct30°24°7.4 mm
Mon26 Oct29°24°13.8 mm
Tue27 Oct29°24°17.6 mm
Wed28 Oct31°24°8.8 mm
Thu29 Oct31°24°14.2 mm
Fri30 Oct27°24°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct31°24°2.4 mm
Sun1 Nov31°24°10.8 mm
When to go to Kuching
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 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 |
| High | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 847 | 596 | 366 | 280 | 247 | 223 | 217 | 244 | 288 | 344 | 402 | 601 |
| Wet days | 30 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
What's on in Kuching
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kuching
17 km
Kuching Wetlands National ParkBuilt 1992
Museum1.1 km
Islamic Heritage MuseumBuilt 1992
Museum1.2 km
Borneo Cultures MuseumBuilt 2022More museums: Fort Margherita · The Borneo House
Outdoors around Kuching
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
civic center towerViewpoints
1.1 kmSunset PointViewpoints
1.5 kmKelab Golf SarawakGolf courses
5.2 kmSamarahan Country ClubGolf courses
7.2 kmSentosa Theme ParkTheme parks
9.6 kmSumiran Eco CampCamp sites
9.6 kmNature around Kuching
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kuching
Universities and research institutes
Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Batu LintangUniversity or college · founded 1948
Politeknik Kuching SarawakUniversity or college · founded 1987
UNITAR College KuchingUniversity or college · founded 1991
Kolej Vokasional MatangUniversity or college · founded 1992
University of Malaysia, SarawakUniversity or college · founded 1992
Institut Kemahiran Islam Malaysia SarawakUniversity or college · founded 1994
SATT CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1997
SEGi College SarawakUniversity or college · founded 1997
FAME International CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1998
Regal City CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1999
IMH AcademyUniversity or college · founded 2000
SIDMA College SarawakUniversity or college · founded 2000
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak CampusUniversity or college · founded 2000
Technology College SarawakUniversity or college · founded 2000
Kolej Komuniti KuchingUniversity or college · founded 2001
Kolej Komuniti SantubongUniversity or college · founded 2001
I-Systems College KuchingUniversity or college · founded 2002
Yahos CollegeUniversity or college · founded 2002
i-CATS University College (i-CATS UC)University or college · founded 2002
Executive CollegeUniversity or college · founded 2004
Sunway College KuchingUniversity or college · founded 2008
Cyberjaya College KuchingUniversity or college · founded 2010
Institut Pertanian SarawakUniversity or college
Kolej Informatics (Kuching)University or college
MSU College SarawakUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Kuching
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampung Haii Taha0.7 kmKampung Bintangor0.9 kmKampung Masjid1 kmKampung Nombor Satu1 kmKampung Nombor Dua1.2 kmKampung Tanjung1.3 kmKampung Lintang1.4 kmPangkalan Batu1.5 kmKampung Sungai Bedil Besar1.6 kmKampung Boyan1.9 kmKampung Gersik2.3 kmKampung Surabaya2.5 kmKampung Panglima Seman Ulu2.9 kmKampung Panglima Seman Lama3.1 kmKuching3.3 kmKampung Semarang3.5 kmMetro City New Township3.6 kmKampung Gita3.7 kmMaong Bazaar3.7 kmKampung Pulau Ulu3.8 kmKampung Pulau Hilir4.1 kmKampong Siol Kandis4.1 kmKampong Tabuan4.1 kmKampung Baru4.5 kmKampung Bintawa4.5 kmKampung Matu4.9 kmTanah Putch5.6 kmTanah Puteh5.6 kmSungai Apong Fishing Village5.6 kmPending5.6 kmKampong Sungai Periok5.6 kmKampong Paroh5.6 kmBiawak5.6 kmKampong Semariang Batu5.6 kmKampong Tabuan5.9 kmKampong Sijijak5.9 kmKampong Segedup5.9 kmKampong Semariang5.9 kmKampong Lahu6.7 kmKampong Setutong6.7 kmKampong Setampin6.7 kmKampong Loba Kara7.4 kmKampong Sungai Tengah7.6 kmKampong Sandong7.9 kmBatu Kawa8.3 kmKampong Sekubang8.3 kmKampong Niada8.3 kmKampong Temadak8.3 kmKampong Sungai Tapang8.3 kmKampong Buhing8.3 kmLintang8.4 kmKampung Bodoh8.6 kmKampong Rantau Panjang9.3 kmKampong Sungai Langir9.3 kmKampong Semeba9.3 kmKampong Meba9.3 kmSeventh Mile Bazaar9.4 kmKampong Haji Baki9.4 kmKampong Tanjong Bako10 kmKampong Tematu11 kmKampong Makan11 kmKampong Genok11 kmKampong Sungai Tengah11 kmKampung Rampangi11 kmKampung Matang12 kmKampong Sungai Tapang12 kmKampong Bemuok12 kmKampong Sungai Moyan12 kmKampong Kumpai12 kmBatu 1013 kmTenth Mile13 kmKampong Salak13 kmKampung Sungai Nibong14 kmKampung Penambai14 kmKampong Peluntan14 kmKampung Tabo14 kmKampung Sungai Bakong15 kmKampung Senari15 km
Kuching from above
Around Kuching25 places to see, do and reach nearby
Maong RiverNature2.9 kmBako National ParkNature24 kmKubah National ParkNature16 kmKuching Wetlands National ParkNature17 kmSarawak RiverNature21 kmKatibas RiverNature21 kmGosong BiawakNature6.6 kmSalak IslandNature14 kmGunung SerapiMountain16 kmMount SantubongMountain20 kmGunung BerendangMountain18 kmGunung SiburanMountain24 kmIslamic Heritage MuseumMuseum1.1 kmBorneo Cultures MuseumMuseum1.2 kmChinese History MuseumMuseum1.9 kmTextile Museum SarawakMuseum1.6 kmSarawak State MuseumMuseum1.3 kmJetty Kampong TanjungFerry port1.3 kmPangkalan PanjangFerry port1.6 kmSiburanPlace22 kmKota SamarahanPlace20 kmMetro City New TownshipPlace3.6 kmBauPlace25 kmLunduPlace55 kmTebeduPlace58 km
Postal codes
9300093250935199360493632
Getting to Kuching
Kuching International AirportKCH
7.3 kmSibu AirportSBW
200 kmSupadio International AirportPNK
216 kmJetty Kampong TanjungFerry port
1.3 kmPangkalan PanjangPangkalan Sg Bedil
1.6 kmPlaces near Kuching
Places with a climate like Kuching
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kuching?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kuching.
What is the hottest month in Kuching?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Kuching?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kuching?
October is the wettest month with about 344 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.
What is the postal code of Kuching?
Kuching has 5 postal codes: 93000, 93250, 93519, 93604, 93632.