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Exploring Istana

The city of Istana has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Istana include:

• Astana Palace
• Kuching Waterfront
• Plaza Merdeka
• Hills Shopping Mall
• Jalan Padungan
• Sarawak Museum
• Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters

When arranging your Istana getaway, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight into Kuching (KCH-Kuching Intl.) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that works best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Istana?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Istana, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Istana are typically May and August, whereas the coldest months are usually February and March. The months with the most rain are January and December, whereas July and June have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 30°C and at night it is 23°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 1121 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 31°C during the day and 23°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 779 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 31°C and the night-time average is 23°C. Average precipitation for this season is 717 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 31°C and 23°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 1156 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Istana is 3772 mm.