Ipoh
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About
Ipoh is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak. Located on the Kinta River, it is nearly 200 km (120 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur and 150 km (93 mi) southeast of George Town in neighbouring Penang. As of the 2020 census, Ipoh had a population of 759,952, making it the ninth-largest city in Malaysia by population and the fourth most populous state capital, after Johor Bahru, Shah Alam and George Town.
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Why visit
Visit Ipoh for literature, bookshops, and universities, markets, streets, food, and public squares, landscape, water, gardens, and nearby routes. The value of Ipoh is clearest when museums, streets, religious buildings, markets, food, and nearby landscape are read together. A good itinerary should stay selective. Use one main anchor in Ipoh, then build outward only to places that sit naturally nearby. That gives Ipoh room to show itself without turning the day into unrelated stops. Day trips from Ipoh work best when they change the reader's understanding of the base, not just the mileage.
When to avoid
Visiting Ipoh for a trip can be challenging during the monsoon season, which typically occurs from October to March. This period is characterized by heavy rainfall, causing potential disruptions to outdoor activities and sightseeing. Flooding may also occur in certain areas, impacting travel plans and accessibility to major sights. It is advisable to check weather forecasts and plan your trip accordingly to avoid potential inconveniences during this time of the year.
Hot Season (March to September)
For Ipoh, June through August usually require the most attention to heat, light, and weather. Heat and rain are the practical constraints; the day can change quickly from useful walking weather to heavy downpour. A day in Ipoh works better when exposed places are balanced with shade, interiors, and a short route. In Ipoh, interiors and evening programming should take part of the pressure off the outdoor route.
Monsoon Season (Nov-Jan)
The cooler, drier, or less humid months can be the more comfortable period in Ipoh. Rain is still the main constraint, not cold. Use this season in Ipoh only with flexibility for weather, sea conditions, and transport changes. Ipoh can still be rewarding in this period if interiors and compact walks carry the day. In Ipoh, keep outdoor plans shorter, check hours carefully, and use a taxi or rideshare when weather or late returns make transit less attractive.
The next week in Ipoh
7-day forecast from Open-Meteo. UV badges flag days when sun protection matters (3 and above is moderate; 8 and above is risk territory for unprotected fair skin within 30 minutes).
Today
Showers
34° / 24°
14.0 mm
UV High
Sun
Thunderstorm
33° / 24°
UV Very high
Mon
Thunderstorm
33° / 24°
UV Very high
Tue
Thunderstorm
33° / 24°
4.8 mm
UV High
Wed
Thunderstorm
31° / 24°
4.8 mm
UV Moderate
Thu
Thunderstorm
34° / 25°
0.6 mm
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Air quality
No monitoring station within 25 km.
Weather
30° / 19°
Typical high / low
6 mm rainfall this month
Daylight
12.3h
07:01 – 19:21local
Year-round climate
Monthly highs, lows, and rainfall (long-term averages, NASA POWER).
Airports near Ipoh
1 commercial airport within 100 km. Closest is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) at 3 km.
Getting around Ipoh
Public-transit operators within 8 km of the city center. Click through to each operator’s site for routes, fares, and tickets.
Operators and modes aggregated by TransitLand from individual transit-agency GTFS feeds. Route classifications (subway / tram / rail / bus / etc) come from each feed’s GTFS route_type codes.
Sister cities
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Sources
This page blends public reference data, climate/elevation services, and personal notes. Travel requirements can change, so visa and entry details should be checked again before booking.
- Wikipedia →
Summary, canonical article, and some image fallbacks.
- Wikidata →
Population, area, image, coordinates, and linked identifiers where available.
- NASA POWER →
Monthly temperature and rainfall climatology.
- Open-Meteo historical weather →
1991-2020 temperature and precipitation cross-check for compact climate fields.
- Open-Elevation →
Coordinate-based elevation backfill.
- tz database →
Coordinate-based IANA timezone lookup.
- City flag source →
Public domain, Derkommander0916.
- Site credits →
Global source notes, map tiles, flags, licenses, and attribution policy.