35 km from the west coast of the peninsula, this town of about 1.6 million inhabitants (over 7 million by counting its entire agglomeration) has mutated over the years into a true Asian megalopolis. A simple «muddy confluence», it turned into a cosmopolitan, cosmopolitan and multicultural city, like the rest of the country. The three communities - malaise, Indian and Chinese - are well represented both in the cutting of neighborhoods and in the diversity of religious buildings or in the variety of gastronomy. Modernity and tradition are expressed in concert, Petronas towers to hawkers that settle on sidewalks, veiled Malaises to Chinese in short skirts and Indians in sari. It is appreciated to discover this unique, dynamic and welcoming capital, a true focus of Asia.

What to visit Kuala Lumpur?

When to go to Kuala Lumpur?

When to go to Kuala Lumpur? Generally speaking, the rains are too erratic to rule out any time of the year. With temperatures ranging from 23 to 33°C all year round, the best time to go to Kuala Lumpur is... all year round! It should be noted that the holiday periods (Ramadan, Chinese New Year and Christmas) bring a lot of domestic tourism and a surge in housing prices. So when to go to Kuala Lumpur? All year round, taking care to avoid the local vacation periods.

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Weather all year round

The weather in Kuala Lumpur is dependent on the Malaysian equatorial climate, which is subject to maritime influences. The country has two monsoon periods. As a result, there is no real dry season, it is very hot (except in high altitude resorts) and humid almost all year round. The good news is that the water temperature is almost constant, between 26 and 29°C. The same temperatures prevail for the air in Kuala Lumpur, all year round.

Jan.
23° / 32°
Feb.
22° / 33°
Mar.
23° / 33°
Apr.
23° / 33°
May
24° / 33°
June
23° / 33°
Jul.
23° / 32°
Aug.
23° / 32°
Sept.
23° / 32°
Oct.
23° / 32°
Nov.
23° / 32°
Dec.
23° / 32°
Budget

The currency used in Kuala Lumpur is the Malaysian national currency: the Malaysian Rinngit (RM). While Malaysia is a very cheap country compared to European countries, it is one of the most expensive countries in Southeast Asia, particularly in the capital Kuala Lumpur. However, with a little trickery and anticipation, you can generally get by at a low cost.

Procedures

A visa for Kuala Lumpur? French, Belgian, Swiss, Luxembourg and Canadian nationals are automatically issued a three-month tourist visa upon arrival in Malaysia. You may be asked to show your return flight ticket at customs to ensure that your stay in Kuala Lumpur and in Malaysia in general is effective.

Health

The health situation differs between the main cities, the coasts and the rest of the country. Kuala Lumpur is not affected by malaria but by dengue fever. In addition to malaria and dengue fever, there are other risks in rural areas, including Japanese encephalitis. A vaccine against the latter may be useful if you plan to leave the city. Unlike Singapore, water is not drinkable in Kuala Lumpur.

How to go to Kuala Lumpur? Our advice & tips

It is quite possible to use the services of travel agencies and other specialists in the region to organize a stay in Kuala Lumpur. Most of these professionals often offer tours combining the discovery of the capital with other more touristic regions of Malaysia. This type of offer has the advantage of being often less expensive than a trip prepared by oneself. Unless you are well organized and anticipate.

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To get to Kuala Lumpur, the most convenient and fastest way is certainly by air. If you plan well in advance, you will find very affordable air tickets. As far as accommodation is concerned, if you take care to avoid vacations and local festivities, you can also manage quite well.

There are several options to get around Kuala Lumpur: the bus, often full and with frequent stops (difficult to use if you don't really know the city); the cab, only slightly more expensive than the bus; the metro, better known as KTM Komuter; and finally the private cab applications, very used in Kuala Lumpur. Urban adventurers can also try cycling, with caution!

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Édifice Sultan Abdul Samad le long de la place de 'lIndépendance, Mederka Square
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When to travel?

When to go to Kuala Lumpur? Generally speaking, the rains are too erratic to rule out any time of the year. With temp...
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Weather forecast

The weather in Kuala Lumpur is dependent on the Malaysian equatorial climate, which is subject to maritime influences...
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Budget

The currency used in Kuala Lumpur is the Malaysian national currency: the Malaysian Rinngit (RM). While Malaysia is a...
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Formalities

A visa for Kuala Lumpur? French, Belgian, Swiss, Luxembourg and Canadian nationals are automatically issued a three-m...
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Health

The health situation differs between the main cities, the coasts and the rest of the country. Kuala Lumpur is not aff...
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How to travel by yourself?

To get to Kuala Lumpur, the most convenient and fastest way is certainly by air. If you plan well in advance, you wil...
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How to get organized?

It is quite possible to use the services of travel agencies and other specialists in the region to organize a stay in...
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Getting around

There are several options to get around Kuala Lumpur: the bus, often full and with frequent stops (difficult to use i...
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