Kuala Lumpur Climate

Kuala Lumpur enjoys a hot, tropical climate, with consistent daytime temperatures and balmy evenings. There are often heavy tropical showers in the afternoon, but these usually pass quickly to leave the nights rain-free. Although rain falls throughout the year, the wettest months are March, April, September and November.

Kuala Lumpur Currency

Malaysian Ringgit (RM), divided into 100 sen.

Kuala Lumpur Local Time

GMT + 8 hours

Kuala Lumpur Flight Time from London

Flights to Kuala Lumpur from London take around 13 hours generally.

Getting Around in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is a really easy city to get around, with a large network of bus routes, light commuter trains and taxis. Commuter trains are probably the best option for tourists, as regular traffic jams can make car or bus journeys somewhat painful, particularly at peak traffic periods (7.30-9am and 5-7.30pm). Taxis can be hailed from almost anywhere in Kuala Lumpur. Be aware of drivers overcharging - insist on your driver using the meter. Buses are the cheapest way to get around (apart from by foot), and there are bus stops everywhere. Buses can become very cramped during rush hour, and at these times it's advisable to use the train. Kuala Lumpur trains are designed with efficiency in mind when it comes to taking passengers from one place to another and so work very effectively. The Monorail, Putra LRT and Star run on elevated tracks, thus bypassing major roads and avoiding delays caused by traffic jams.