Beach near Kuching, Malaysia

Kuching Travel Guide

Malaysia

Kuching is a Malaysian city with a population of 621,114, located on the island of Borneo. It is served by Kuching International Airport, making air travel the main straightforward option for reaching the city.

There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Kuching, so the city is better approached as an urban destination than as a base for nearby beach trips. Its equatorial location means warm, humid conditions throughout the year, with rainfall possible in every season.

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Local time

621,114

Population

7,002 miles away

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Weather in Kuching

Thu

34°

Fri

34°

Sat

32°

Know before you go

Pays in MYR

Plug type Type G

Emergency 999

Dial code +60

Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread in Malaysia as it is in some Western countries, but it's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas. Service charges are often included in restaurant and hotel bills.

Best time to visit Kuching

Jan

29°31

Feb

29°27

Mar

29°30

Apr

31°27

May

31°29

Jun

31°24

Jul

32°14

Aug

31°25

Sep

31°22

Oct

31°25

Nov

31°27

Dec

30°29

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Kuching

  • Pasir Sengki

    15.9 km away

  • Pasir Soniong

    15.9 km away

  • Pasir Pandak

    17.6 km away

  • Pasir Rugon

    20 km away

  • Damai Beach

    22.4 km away

Things to do in Kuching

  1. Stadium Sarawak

    stadium arena

    3.9 km

  2. Borneo Cultures Museum

    museum

    1.9 km

  3. Chinese History Museum

    museum

    1.2 km

  4. 古晉花香街鳳山寺

    historic site

    1.3 km

  5. Malaysia-China Friendship Park

    park

    4.2 km

  6. Brooke Memorial

    monument

    1.7 km

  7. St. Joseph's Cathedral

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.9 km

  8. Ching Kwong Methodist Church

    christian place of worship

    3.2 km

Getting there

Kuching International Airport · 8 km

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