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Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque

Mosque

In Kelantan, the Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque draws worshippers and visitors to its prayer halls and ornate façades; tourists combine mosque visits with sampling Kelantanese cuisine and nearby Malay cultural sites.

Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque Kota BharuPasir Mas (town)Gua Musang DistrictKuala Krai (town)Pasir PutehSultan Ismail Petra Mosque
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Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque essentials

Country: Malaysia
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Ringgit (RM)
Language: Malay
Emergency: 999

Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque

Year-round accessibility with preference for cooler morning and evening visits in the hot season.

Dry season (March-September)
Mar-Sep · 24-33°C (75-91°F)
Hotter and drier; mornings and evenings preferred for outdoor exploration.
Monsoon season (October-February)
Oct-Feb · 23-31°C (73-88°F)
Rainy periods but generally still warm; plan indoor activities for heavy rain.

Weather & Climate near Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque

Climate

Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (2660 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 59 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 22° - 30° 26° 197 mm overcast 89% 2.2 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
February Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 85 mm partly cloudy 86% 1.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
March Very Good 23° - 32° 31° 76 mm partly cloudy 85% 1.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
April Good 23° - 33° 33° 87 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h
May Acceptable 24° - 33° 33° 172 mm overcast 83% 1.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
June Acceptable 23° - 32° 32° 179 mm overcast 83% 1.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.4h
July Acceptable 23° - 32° 31° 177 mm overcast 83% 1.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
August Acceptable 23° - 32° 31° 227 mm overcast 83% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.2h
September Acceptable 23° - 32° 31° 234 mm overcast 84% 1.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
October Acceptable 23° - 31° 30° 261 mm overcast 86% 1.2 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
November Good 23° - 30° 26° 447 mm overcast 89% 1.4 m/s 1.6 very high 11.7h
December Good 23° - 29° 26° 518 mm overcast 90% 1.8 m/s 1.5 very high 11.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque

The mosque is sited in Kelantan; reach it via regional roads from Kota Bharu or other local centres. Public buses and taxis serve the larger towns; local directions are best obtained from municipal websites or community offices.

Tips for Visiting Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque

  • Check mosque event schedules; royal-name mosques often hold official functions and closures may occur during state events.
  • If visiting during religious festivals expect large congregations and limited parking - arrive early.