Weather in April in Penang
Are you planning a trip a to Penang in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Penang in April?
Penang is a region in Malaysia. April in Penang generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in George Town. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Batu Ferringhi with an average of 223 mm to heavy rainfall in Bukit Mertajam with 242 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 192 hours of sunshine in George Town. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Penang in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Penang climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Penang?
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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Batu Ferringhi
In April Batu Ferringhi 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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Bayan Lepas
In April Bayan Lepas 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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Tanjung Bungah
In April Tanjung Bungah 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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Tanjong Tokong
In April Tanjong Tokong 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Penang, in Malaysia.
Is April the best time to visit Penang?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in George Town, April may not be the ideal time to visit Penang.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in George Town. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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