Johor, Malaysia
Muar
Muar is a city in Johor, Malaysia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 357,148 (2010). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan · Jul–Aug
Population357,148
Local time00:24
2.04° N, 102.57° EElevation 6 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month211mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan · Jul–Aug
Best: Jan · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Muar at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:53 · 18:5712 h 04 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:36Next holiday8 NovemberDiwaliNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Jul–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in March
Coolest month24°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthNovember
227 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
101 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
How Muar has grown
People living in the built-up area (45 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+89%68k in 1975 → 127k in 2025Weather in Muar
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 11 km/h · humidity 84%
Today23 Oct29°25°7.4 mm
Sat24 Oct28°26°27.3 mm
Sun25 Oct29°27°28.1 mm
Mon26 Oct29°26°41 mm
Tue27 Oct29°27°16.4 mm
Wed28 Oct28°26°5.9 mm
Thu29 Oct27°25°21 mm
Fri30 Oct28°25°9.2 mm
Sat31 Oct29°24°5.4 mm
When to go to Muar
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 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 40 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 35 | 37 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 119 | 101 | 178 | 225 | 184 | 128 | 163 | 182 | 167 | 211 | 227 | 190 |
| Wet days | 21 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Muar
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Muar
Outdoors around Muar
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Kelab Golf Tanjong EmasGolf courses
2.1 kmDataran Bendera Bukit MorViewpoints · 164 m
4.6 kmDataran GeoViewpoints
5.2 kmNature around Muar
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Muar
Earthquakes around Muar
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Tropical storms · Muar
Universities and research institutes
Tun Syed Nasir Syed Ismail PolytechnicUniversity or college · founded 2014
Kolej Komuniti MuarUniversity or college
Kolej Vokasional MuarUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Muar
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Taman Sri Emas Dua0.7 kmKampung Dato’ Bentara Dalam0.8 kmKampung Kenangan Tun Dokter Ismail1.1 kmKampung Dato Bentara Luar1.2 kmTaman Sri Maharani1.3 kmTaman Permai1.4 kmTaman Khalidi Baru1.5 kmTaman Orkid1.5 kmKampung Dato’ Sri Amar Di Raja1.5 kmTaman Mas Ria1.6 kmTaman Sri Tanjong1.6 kmTaman Sentosa1.7 kmKampung Baharu1.7 kmTaman Utama Satu1.7 kmKampung Kelantan1.7 kmTaman Sakeh1.8 kmKampung Parit Peropok1.9 kmTaman Sri Temenggong1.9 kmTaman Bahagia2 kmTaman Sri Intan2.1 kmTaman Arosa2.1 kmKampung Parit Sakai2.3 kmKampung Bunga Raya2.4 kmTaman Maharani2.5 kmKampung Parit Setongkat2.6 kmTaman Sungai Abong2.7 kmTaman Tun Doctor Ismail Dua2.8 kmKampung Batu Dua2.9 kmKampung Kenangan2.9 kmTaman Mutiara3 kmKampung Parit Keroma3 kmTaman Bakariah3.1 kmTaman Mesra3.1 kmTaman Roxy3.2 kmTaman Muar3.4 kmKampung Parit Beting3.6 kmKampung Buah Keras3.8 kmTaman Pertama3.9 kmTaman Ria4 kmKampung Parit Setongkat Darat4.1 kmKampung Parit Besar4.2 kmKampung Parit Keroma Darat4.4 kmTaman Seri Terap4.4 kmKampung Jalan Kim Kee4.4 kmKampung Sungai Abong4.5 kmKampung Parit Masjid4.9 kmKampung Parit Raja5 kmKampung Sungai Abong Darat5 kmSimpang Jeram5.1 kmKampung Temiang5.1 kmKampung Jeram Tepi5.5 kmKampung Tengah5.6 kmKampung Parit Raja Darat5.8 kmSimpang Empat5.8 kmKampung Parit Bakar5.9 kmParit Bakar6 kmKampung Naib Piee6 kmKampung Parit Bakar Tengah6.3 kmKampung Jeram6.4 kmKampung Teluk Kemang6.6 kmKampung Simpang Empat6.8 kmKampung Parit Bakar Darat6.9 kmKampung Parit Simpang6.9 kmKampung Parit Payong7 kmKampung Parit Seri Tanjong7.3 kmKampung Batu Lima7.4 kmKampung Parit Lanjut7.5 kmKampung Parit Masjid7.6 kmKampung Bukit Batu7.7 kmKampung Parit Nyior7.8 kmKampung Parit Wahid7.9 kmKampung Parit Hulu8 kmKampung Parit Ahmad Darat8.1 kmKampung Parit Mahmood8.2 kmKampung Raya8.2 kmKampung Jalan Mahmood8.2 kmKampung Baharu8.5 kmKampung Parit Unas Darat8.7 kmKampung Kenangan Dato’ Abdullah Jaffar9 kmKampung Parit Kadir Darat9.1 km
Muar from above
Around Muar16 places to see, do and reach nearby
Muar RiverNature0.7 kmPasir GemangNature25 kmSeri Menanti BeachNature22 kmMount LedangMountain37 kmBukit InasMountain38 kmBukit Panchor GemurohMountain16 kmMuar Art GalleryMuseum2.0 kmThames World Art GalleryMuseum3.4 kmMuar JettyFerry port1.9 kmJeti Tg SelabuFerry port12 kmBukit GambirPlace21 kmTangkakPlace25 kmBukit BakriPlace9.3 kmMerlimauPlace20 kmParit JawaPlace12 kmGerisekPlace24 km
Getting to Muar
Malacca International AirportMKZ
43 kmKuala Lumpur International AirportKUL
123 kmSenai International AirportJHB
130 kmMuar JettyFerry port
1.9 kmJeti Tg SelabuFerry port
12 kmPlaces near Muar
Places with a climate like Muar
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Muar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Muar.
What is the hottest month in Muar?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Muar?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Muar?
November is the wettest month with about 227 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Muar?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 28°C.