Weather in April in Malaysia
Planning a getaway to Malaysia this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Malaysia in April?
April in Malaysia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Tanah Rata at 30°C to very warm in Mentekab at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Mentekab and 21°C in Tanah Rata. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.For a closer look at conditions across Malaysia, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kudat with an average of 90 mm to heavy rainfall in Sungkai with 322 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur enjoys close to 199 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Malaysia climate page.
Where to go in Malaysia in April
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Malaysia, check out our Malaysia's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur
In April Kuala Lumpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Melaka
In April Melaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
George Town
In April George Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Johor Bahru
In April Johor Bahru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kota Kinabalu
In April Kota Kinabalu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Malaysia.
Is April the best time to visit Malaysia?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Malaysia due to the typically poor weather in Kuala Lumpur.
On average, the best time to visit Malaysia is in February, June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Kuala Lumpur. On the other hand, the weather in January, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Malaysia.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Malaysia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Malaysia.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.