Malaysia weather in April
Are you planning a trip to Malaysia in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
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.
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. Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur enjoys approximately 199 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Malaysia for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Malaysia climate page.
Where to go in Malaysia in April
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Malaysia?
Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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