Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur for a long weekend

A one-hour flight to rooftop bars, hawker food and big malls.

  • City break
  • Food
  • Shopping
SINSingapore
KULKuala Lumpur
Flight
1h
From
Changi
Budget
$$$
Best months
Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug

When to go

  1. JJanuary: Best
  2. FFebruary: Best
  3. MMarch: OK
  4. AApril: Wet
  5. MMay: OK
  6. JJune: Best
  7. JJuly: Best
  8. AAugust: Best
  9. SSeptember: OK
  10. OOctober: Wet
  11. NNovember: Wet
  12. DDecember: OK

General guidance only. Weather varies year to year.

Don't miss

  • Jalan Alor street food at night
  • Rooftop bars with a view of the Petronas Towers
  • Day trip to Batu Caves

Long weekends that suit Kuala Lumpur

  1. Sat 7 – Mon 9 Aug 2027National Day3 days off · no leave
    • Good weather that month
    • No leave needed
  2. Sat 6 – Mon 8 Feb 2027Chinese New Year3 days off · no leave
    • Good weather that month
    • No leave needed
    • Also a holiday in Malaysia, so book early
  3. Fri 26 – Sun 28 Mar 2027Good Friday3 days off · no leave
    • No leave needed
  4. Fri 25 – Sun 27 Dec 2026Christmas & New Year3 days off · no leave
    • No leave needed
    • Also a holiday in Malaysia, so book early
  5. Sat 15 – Mon 17 May 2027Hari Raya Haji & Vesak Day3 days off · no leave
    • No leave needed
    • Also a holiday in Malaysia, so book early
  6. Sat 7 – Mon 9 Nov 2026Deepavali3 days off · no leave
    • Rainy season
    • No leave needed
    • Also a holiday in Malaysia, so book early
  7. Tue 9 – Wed 10 Mar 2027Hari Raya Puasa2 days off · 1 leave
    • Best with 1 day of leave
    • Also a holiday in Malaysia, so book early
  8. Thu 28 – Sun 31 Oct 2027Deepavali4 days off · 1 leave
    • Rainy season
    • Best with 1 day of leave
    • Also a holiday in Malaysia, so book early