Perak, Malaysia
Taiping
Taiping is a city in Perak, Malaysia. It has a population of about 217,647. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population217,647
Local time16:44
4.85° N, 100.73° EElevation 19 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
Postal codes34007–34009, 34020October: high / low29° / 23°
Rain this month318mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Taiping at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:03 · 19:0011 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous77% · Moonrise 23:07Next 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 November
Wettest monthNovember
286 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
138 mm of rain
Monuments nearby2+
within 2 km
How Taiping has grown
People living in the built-up area (63 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+74%121k in 1975 → 212k in 2025Weather in Taiping
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 73%
Today30 Oct31°24°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct31°23°11.5 mm
Sun1 Nov31°23°8.7 mm
Mon2 Nov29°23°12.6 mm
Tue3 Nov28°23°17 mm
Wed4 Nov30°23°15.6 mm
Thu5 Nov27°24°14.6 mm
Fri6 Nov28°23°8.5 mm
Sat7 Nov28°24°24.2 mm
Sun8 Nov29°23°19.3 mm
When to go to Taiping
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 | 40 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 161 | 150 | 215 | 267 | 216 | 138 | 167 | 177 | 233 | 318 | 286 | 200 |
| Wet days | 21 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 |
What's on in Taiping
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Taiping
1.5 km
All Saints' Church, Taiping2 km
Taiping PrisonBuilt 1879
Museum1.8 km
Perak State MuseumBuilt 1883Museum1.1 km
Taiping Telegraph MuseumMore museums: Old House Museum · Surau Muzium
Outdoors around Taiping
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 Taiping
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Taiping
Earthquakes around Taiping
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Universities and research institutes
Kolej Teknologi Termaju Jabatan Tenaga Manusia (ADTEC JTM) Kampus TaipingUniversity or college · founded 2009
Towns and villages around Taiping
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Au Long1.8 kmKampong Tekka2.6 kmKampong Asam Kumbang2.6 kmKampong Ayer Kuning3.7 kmKamunting3.7 kmKampong Pinang4.1 kmKampong Jana4.1 kmSimpang5.2 kmKampong Simpang Haji Adam5.2 kmKampong Larut Tengah5.6 kmKampong Padang Besar5.9 kmKampong Changkat Raja5.9 kmLarut5.9 kmKampong Ayer Puteh6.7 kmKampung Pekan Matang6.7 kmMatang6.7 kmKampong Matang Jambu6.7 kmBukit Larut6.7 kmKampong Matang Batu7.4 kmKampong Jelutong7.4 kmKampong Banggol Pasir7.4 kmKampong Tebing Tinggi7.6 kmKampong Jebong Kanan7.6 kmChangkat Jering7.6 kmKampong Paya7.6 kmKampong Sungai Lang7.8 kmKampong Sungai Rantaka8.3 kmKampong Perak8.3 kmKampong Kubu8.3 kmKampong Bukit Gantang8.3 kmKampong Bendang Nibong8.3 kmKampong Batu Dua9.2 kmKampong Rimba Piatu9.2 kmKampong Matang Gelugor9.3 kmKampong Pauh9.3 kmKampong Pasir Besar9.3 kmKampong Tebok9.4 kmKampong Kereta Api9.4 kmKampong Jebong Kiri9.4 kmKampong Melayu Changkat Larah9.4 kmKampong Sendok9.4 kmKampong Changkat Ning9.4 kmKampong Sungai Petai9.4 kmKampong Changkat Ibol9.4 kmKampong Matang Batu9.9 kmKampong Jaha10 kmKampong Paya Tok Badak10 kmKampong Telok Batu11 kmKampong Matang Pasir11 kmKampong Berchat11 kmKampong Batu Gelugor11 kmKampung Sepetang11 kmKampong Ulu Sendok11 kmKampong Sendok Ulu11 kmKampong Cheh12 kmKampong Padang Lalang12 kmKampong Anak Kurau12 kmKampong Perak13 kmKampong Batu Kurau13 kmKampong Banggul Ara13 kmKampong Chempaka13 kmKampong Sempineh14 kmKampong Repoh14 kmKampong Jabi14 kmTerong15 kmKampong Sungai Lubok15 kmBatu Kurau15 kmKampong Pechah15 km
Taiping from above
Around Taiping24 places to see, do and reach nearby
Bukit Merah LakeNature21 kmKalumpang Island, PerakNature25 kmGunong BubuMountain20 kmLarut HillMountain6.8 kmGunung BiongMountain20 kmBukit Arang ParaMountain20 kmBukit Mandi AnginMountain22 kmGunung HongMountain35 kmAll Saints' Church, TaipingMonument1.5 kmTaiping PrisonMonument2.0 kmPerak State MuseumMuseum1.8 kmTaiping Telegraph MuseumMuseum1.1 kmMatang MuseumMuseum7.6 kmTaipingStation0.3 kmKamuntingStation5.3 kmPadang RengasStation16 kmKuala SepetangFerry port12 kmJeti Pangkalan Nelayan Sungai PunggurFerry port18 kmKuala KangsarPlace24 kmKamuntingPlace3.7 kmSimpang EmpatPlace16 kmPadang RengasPlace16 kmChangkat JeringPlace7.6 kmTerongPlace15 km
Postal codes
34007–3400934020
Getting to Taiping
Sultan Azlan Shah AirportIPH
51 kmPenang International AirportPEN
71 kmSultan Abdul Halim AirportAOR
154 kmTaipingRailway station
0.3 kmKamuntingRailway station
5.3 kmPadang RengasRailway station
16 kmKuala SepetangKuala Sangga
12 kmJeti Pangkalan Nelayan Sungai PunggurFerry port
18 kmPlaces near Taiping
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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 Taiping?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Taiping.
What is the hottest month in Taiping?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Taiping?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Taiping?
November is the wettest month with about 286 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
What is the postal code of Taiping?
Taiping has 4 postal codes: 34007–34009, 34020.