Perak, Malaysia
Simpang
Simpang is a small town in Perak, Malaysia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,132. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population5,132
Local time23:53
4.82° N, 100.70° EElevation 7 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month311mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Simpang at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:03 · 19:0111 h 59 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 19:03Next 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 month31°C
Average high in June
Coolest month23°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthNovember
282 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
138 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Monuments nearby2+
within 7.2 km
Weather in Simpang
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 99%
Today25 Oct26°24°25.8 mm
Mon26 Oct27°24°44.6 mm
Tue27 Oct28°24°15.6 mm
Wed28 Oct29°23°17 mm
Thu29 Oct30°23°25.7 mm
Fri30 Oct30°23°22.2 mm
Sat31 Oct30°24°4.6 mm
Sun1 Nov30°25°9.2 mm
Mon2 Nov27°24°13.6 mm
Tue3 Nov26°24°17.6 mm
When to go to Simpang
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 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 38 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 165 | 148 | 210 | 257 | 212 | 138 | 165 | 177 | 230 | 311 | 282 | 200 |
| Wet days | 21 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 |
| Sea | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Simpang
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Simpang
6.8 km
All Saints' Church, Taiping7.2 km
Taiping PrisonBuilt 1879
Museum2.7 km
Matang Museum
Museum7 km
Perak State MuseumBuilt 1883More museums: Kota Ngah Ibrahim
Outdoors around Simpang
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Taiping Zoo & Night SafariZoos
1.9 kmTaiping Golf & Country ClubGolf courses
2.3 kmTapak Perkhemahan Hutan Lipur Kaki Bukit LarutCamp sites
3.4 kmNature around Simpang
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Simpang
Earthquakes around Simpang
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Simpang
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampong Simpang Haji Adam0 kmKampung Pekan Matang1.8 kmMatang1.8 kmKampong Matang Jambu1.9 kmKampong Padang Besar2.6 kmKampong Changkat Raja2.6 kmKampong Sungai Lang2.6 kmKampong Ayer Kuning3.7 kmKampong Sungai Rantaka3.7 kmKampong Perak3.7 kmKampong Tebing Tinggi4.1 kmKampong Jebong Kanan4.1 kmKampong Larut Tengah4.1 kmKampong Rimba Piatu4.1 kmAu Long4.1 kmChangkat Jering4.1 kmKampong Paya4.1 kmKampong Matang Gelugor4.1 kmTaiping5.2 kmKampong Matang Batu5.2 kmKampong Jelutong5.2 kmKampong Banggol Pasir5.2 kmKampong Jaha5.6 kmKampong Tebok5.8 kmKampong Kereta Api5.8 kmKampong Jebong Kiri5.8 kmLarut5.8 kmKampong Tekka5.9 kmKampong Asam Kumbang5.9 kmKampong Sendok5.9 kmKampong Changkat Ning5.9 kmKampong Matang Pasir5.9 kmKampong Batu Dua6.7 kmKampung Sepetang7.6 kmKampong Pinang7.6 kmKampong Jana7.6 kmKampong Ayer Puteh7.6 kmKampong Sungai Petai7.8 kmKampong Changkat Ibol7.8 kmKampong Kubu8.3 kmKampong Bukit Gantang8.3 kmKampong Bendang Nibong8.3 kmKamunting8.3 kmKampong Batu Gelugor8.3 kmKampong Paya Tok Badak9.2 kmKampong Matang Batu9.3 kmKampong Ulu Sendok9.3 kmKampong Sendok Ulu9.3 kmKampong Pauh9.9 kmKampong Pasir Besar9.9 kmKampong Cheh10 kmKampong Berchat11 kmKampong Sungai Hantu11 kmKampong Terong11 kmBukit Larut11 kmTerong12 kmKampong Sungai Lubok12 kmKampong Melayu Changkat Larah13 kmKampong Salak13 kmKampong Punggor Ulu15 km
Simpang from above
Around Simpang24 places to see, do and reach nearby
Bukit Merah LakeNature24 kmKalumpang Island, PerakNature22 kmGunong BubuMountain19 kmLarut HillMountain11 kmGunung BiongMountain25 kmBukit Arang ParaMountain21 kmBukit Mandi AnginMountain27 kmGunung HongMountain40 kmAll Saints' Church, TaipingMonument6.8 kmTaiping PrisonMonument7.2 kmMatang MuseumMuseum2.7 kmPerak State MuseumMuseum7.0 kmTaiping Telegraph MuseumMuseum6.3 kmTaipingStation5.4 kmKamuntingStation9.0 kmPadang RengasStation18 kmKuala SepetangFerry port8.3 kmJeti Pangkalan Nelayan Sungai PunggurFerry port14 kmTaipingPlace5.2 kmKamuntingPlace8.3 kmSimpang EmpatPlace17 kmPadang RengasPlace18 kmChangkat JeringPlace4.1 kmTerongPlace12 km
Getting to Simpang
Sultan Azlan Shah AirportIPH
52 kmPenang International AirportPEN
71 kmSultan Abdul Halim AirportAOR
156 kmTaipingRailway station
5.4 kmKamuntingRailway station
9 kmPadang RengasRailway station
18 kmKuala SepetangKuala Sangga
8.3 kmJeti Pangkalan Nelayan Sungai PunggurFerry port
14 kmPlaces near Simpang
Places with a climate like Simpang
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Simpang?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Simpang.
What is the hottest month in Simpang?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Simpang?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Simpang?
November is the wettest month with about 282 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Simpang?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in December at about 29°C.