Kedah Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kedah, Malaysia in April.

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Pantai Cenang Kuah Kampung Padang Masirat Alor Setar

Planning a trip to Kedah, Malaysia this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kedah in April

Kedah, Malaysia is a region in Malaysia. April in Kedah generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C (88°F) in Teluk Datai to 34°C (93°F) in Changlun. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Changlun and 27°C (81°F) in Teluk Datai. 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 Kedah, Malaysia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tanjung Rhu with an average of 181 mm (7.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Kulim with 267 mm (11 in).

Explore Kedah by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kedah — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pantai Cenang)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kedah in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kedah.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kedah

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Kedah, Malaysia?

Temperature range in Kedah (April)

Precipitation variation in Kedah (April)

Pantai Cenang

In April Pantai Cenang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Pantai Cenang →

Kuah

In April Kuah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kuah →

Kampung Padang Masirat

In April Kampung Padang Masirat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kampung Padang Masirat →

Alor Setar

In April Alor Setar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
219 mm (8.6 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Alor Setar →

Sungai Petani

In April Sungai Petani generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
192 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Sungai Petani →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kedah, in Malaysia.

In our records: Malaysia April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Malaysia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest April day in Malaysia reached 42°C (108°F) in Kuching on April 6, 1990.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kedah in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pantai Cenang 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)
Kuah 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)
Kampung Padang Masirat 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 185 mm (7.3 in)
Alor Setar 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 219 mm (8.6 in)
Sungai Petani 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 231 mm (9.1 in)
Changlun 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 193 mm (7.6 in)

Kedah weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kedah, Malaysia in April?

Expect poor weather across Kedah, Malaysia in April. The popular destination of Pantai Cenang averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Kedah, Malaysia in April?

Average temperatures in Kedah, Malaysia during April range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 32°C (90°F) in Pantai Cenang.

Does Kedah, Malaysia get a lot of rain in April?

Yes. April brings heavy rainfall to Kedah, Malaysia, with Pantai Cenang averaging around 188 mm (7.4 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Kedah, Malaysia?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Pantai Cenang, April may not be the ideal time to visit Kedah, Malaysia.

On average, the best time to visit Kedah, Malaysia is in January and February with generally tolerable weather in Pantai Cenang. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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