St. John's Cathedral (Kuala Lumpur)

Church Anglican cathedral and historic church in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur’s St. John’s Cathedral is an Anglican parish church from the colonial period; visitors notice its white-washed exterior and attend services in the city centre.

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St. John's Cathedral (Kuala Lumpur)
Central Kuala Lumpur (near colonial core), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3.1498, 101.6994
Free entry to the grounds; donations welcome. Services follow local parish schedules.

How to Get to St. John's Cathedral (Kuala Lumpur) #

Located in central Kuala Lumpur’s colonial district; reachable on foot from nearby MRT/Monorail stations and a short taxi ride from KL Sentral.

Tips for Visiting St. John's Cathedral (Kuala Lumpur) #

  • Check service times in advance if hoping to hear the choir or attend a Mass.
  • The cathedral is near central KL attractions-combine with a walk through the colonial district.

Best Time to Visit St. John's Cathedral (Kuala Lumpur) #

Kuala Lumpur is warm year-round; pick early mornings to visit urban churches and avoid mid-afternoon heat and sudden downpours.

Dry season / lower rainfall
February-April · 24-33°C (75-91°F)
Slightly less rain than monsoon months; easier urban walking.
Monsoon windows
May and November (shorter monsoon spells) · 24-32°C (75-90°F)
Expect showers but also fewer tourists; plan indoor visits around rain.
Peak heat
March-April · 25-34°C (77-93°F)
Hotter and humid; mornings are the most comfortable for walking.

Weather & Climate near St. John's Cathedral (Kuala Lumpur) #

Climate

St. John's Cathedral (Kuala Lumpur)'s climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (2358 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 87 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJuneJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

206 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (240 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

240 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (203 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

203 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (203 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

203 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (276 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

276 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (297 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

297 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

December

December is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (232 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

232 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

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