Kedah, Malaysia
Kulim
Kulim is a city in Kedah, Malaysia. It has a population of about 150,000 (2007). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population150,000
Local time16:41
5.36° N, 100.56° EElevation 54 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
October: high / low29° / 23°
Rain this month405mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kulim at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:04 · 19:0111 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 19:03Next holiday8 NovemberDiwaliNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in February
Coolest month23°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthAugust
234 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
133 mm of rain
How Kulim has grown
People living in the built-up area (57 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+179%74k in 1975 → 205k in 2025Weather in Kulim
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 93%
Today26 Oct26°23°25.8 mm
Tue27 Oct28°24°23.6 mm
Wed28 Oct29°23°4.1 mm
Thu29 Oct30°24°2.1 mm
Fri30 Oct29°24°14.3 mm
Sat31 Oct29°24°2.4 mm
Sun1 Nov29°24°5.6 mm
Mon2 Nov26°24°14.9 mm
Tue3 Nov28°23°18.3 mm
Wed4 Nov28°22°15.3 mm
When to go to Kulim
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 | 38 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 37 |
| High | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 133 | 139 | 218 | 297 | 249 | 182 | 204 | 234 | 297 | 405 | 342 | 211 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 25 |
What's on in Kulim
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Kulim
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Payung SejahteraMountain huts
3.5 kmPusat Kokurikulum MRSM PDRMCamp sites
5.3 kmRock ForestViewpoints
7.8 kmGood View PointViewpoints
8.1 kmPusat Kokurikulum Pulau Pinang (Kem Mutiara)Camp sites
9.4 kmAiz AquariumAquariums
9.5 kmNature around Kulim
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kulim
Universities and research institutes
Advanced Technology College (ADTEC) Kulim CampusUniversity or college · founded 2000
Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah BahiyahUniversity or college · founded 2003
Kolej Komuniti KulimUniversity or college
Kolej Vokasional KulimUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Kulim
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampong Padang Tembak0.6 kmKampung Bakar Sampah0.6 kmKampung Pas Tumpang1.3 kmTaman Kenari1.5 kmKampung Masjid1.5 kmKampung Chabang Tiga1.5 kmTaman Belian1.5 kmKampung Bukit Awi1.6 kmKampung Kelang Sagu1.7 kmKampung Baharu Darul Aman1.7 kmTaman Jelutung1.7 kmKampong Wang Pinang1.8 kmLadang Hoo Bee1.9 kmKampung Dusun1.9 kmTaman Berigin2.1 kmTaman Seroja2.1 kmTaman Cendana2.4 kmKampung Padang Kulim2.4 kmTaman Kemuning2.5 kmKampung Tok Rasul2.5 kmKampung Batu Empat2.6 kmTaman Keranji2.7 kmKampung Kelang Lama2.7 kmTaman Bersatu2.7 kmKampung Sungai Ular2.9 kmTaman Semarak2.9 kmTaman Jati3 kmKampung Sungai Kulim3 kmKampung Simpang Tiga Keladi3.1 kmTaman Saroja3.2 kmTaman Anggerik3.2 kmKeladi3.3 kmKampung Air Merah3.3 kmKampung Tunku Putera3.4 kmKampung Teluk Wang3.4 kmTaman Angsana3.5 kmKampung Sungai Badak3.5 kmTaman Anggerik3.6 kmKampung Sira3.7 kmKampung Syed Shikh3.8 kmKampung Keladi3.8 kmTaman Selasih3.9 kmTaman Desa Impian3.9 kmKampung Pondok Labu3.9 kmTaman Tanjung Indah4 kmLadang Bukit Mertajam4.1 kmTaman Saga4.2 kmTaman Orkid4.4 kmLadang Kelang Lama4.5 kmTaman Ihsan Seratus Sebelas4.8 kmTaman PKNK4.9 kmKampung Bukit Kukus4.9 kmTaman Peria5.2 kmTaman Pudina5.6 kmTaman Sri Limau5.7 kmKampung Sungai Limau5.8 kmTaman Cekur Manis6.1 kmTaman Waja Indah6.1 kmTaman Kucai6.3 kmTaman Mewah6.4 kmKampung Air Hitam6.4 kmTaman Salad6.5 kmKampung Padang Penyangga7.1 kmKampung Sungai Seluang Atas7.3 kmKampung Binjal7.4 kmKampung Seberang Sungai7.5 kmLadang Paya Serdang7.7 kmJunjong8.1 kmLunas8.1 kmKampung Batu Enam8.2 kmKampung Padang Cina8.4 kmTaman Rusa8.4 kmKampung Padang Janggus8.4 kmTaman Desa Abadi8.7 kmKampung Sira8.7 kmKelang Baharu8.8 kmKampung Kebun Tembakau8.9 kmKampung Sungai Seluang9.1 kmKampong Siputeh9.2 kmKampung Permatang Tiong9.2 km
Kulim from above
Around Kulim22 places to see, do and reach nearby
Perai RiverNature21 kmAir Terjun Gunong BongsuNature12 kmGua JeringNature13 kmPulau AmanNature21 kmPulau GedungNature22 kmMount BintangMountain34 kmGunung Bintang UtaraMountain35 kmGunung Ulu JernehMountain40 kmGunung Bintang SouthMountain36 kmGunung Bintang FalseMountain40 kmGunung InasMountain34 kmSimpang AmpatStation13 kmBukit MertajamStation13 kmTasek GelugorStation15 kmBatu KawanFerry port21 kmPulau AmanFerry port22 kmButterworthPlace22 kmLunasPlace8.1 kmPadang SeraiPlace16 kmPeraiPlace20 kmBatu KawanPlace19 kmSerdangPlace19 km
Getting to Kulim
Penang International AirportPEN
33 kmSultan Abdul Halim AirportAOR
94 kmSultan Azlan Shah AirportIPH
106 kmSimpang AmpatRailway station
13 kmBukit MertajamRailway station
13 kmTasek GelugorRailway station
15 kmBatu KawanPulau Aman
21 kmPulau AmanBatu Kawan
22 kmPlaces near Kulim
Places with a climate like Kulim
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kulim?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kulim.
What is the hottest month in Kulim?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Kulim?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kulim?
August is the wettest month with about 234 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.