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Johor Bahru

Decide whether to visit or live in Johor Bahru, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Johor Bahru month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Johor Bahru are typically February, July and September, with average daytime highs around 30–30°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 24°C), and November the wettest (about 359 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.023.62898.6
February30.023.61209.9
March30.724.021610.2
April30.424.43059.6
May30.325.02959.4
June29.724.82789.1
July29.724.71829.7
August29.624.42239.7
September29.724.32109.2
October30.024.22928.6
November29.624.03597.5
December29.423.83148.4

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01 · Overview

Johor Bahru, in brief

Johor Bahru is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Johor Bahru took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Johor Bahru

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Johor Bahru

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Johor Bahru

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Johor Bahru

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Johor Bahru

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08 · Questions

Questions about Johor Bahru

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Frequently Asked Questions about Johor Bahru

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01 · Q&A

Where is Johor Bahru located and what are its coordinates?

Johor Bahru is situated in Malaysia at geographic coordinates 1.4655, 103.7578 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Johor Bahru?

Johor Bahru has a recorded population of approximately 858,118 and observes the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone (MYR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Johor Bahru?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Johor Bahru include ms-MY, en, zh, ta, te, ml, pa, th, and the circulating currency is MYR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Johor Bahru?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Johor Bahru, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.