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George Town weather in April (Penang, Malaysia)

What is the weather forecast for George Town in April? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, George Town typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 32°C, cooling down at night to around 26°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

George Town in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 229 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 192 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit George Town. January, February, June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized George Town climate page with graphs.

 

George Town, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 229 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
SunshineSunshine 192 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in April

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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