SeasonMapMalaysia in April
April is Malaysia's 8th-best month (rank 8 of 12): its 11 destinations average 62/100, led by Tioman at 82 — 29°C and 21 rainy days — while Ipoh is warmer at 41°C and scores 53.
#8 of 12 months for Malaysia · 11 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Malaysia in April
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tioman | Island | 29°C | 135 mm · 21 days | 82 tier A | — |
| 2 | Perhentian Islands | Island | 37°C | 110 mm · 14 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 3 | Langkawi | Island | 40°C | 166 mm · 24 days | 76 tier B | — |
| 4 | Penang | Island | 38°C | 223 mm · 27 days | 73 tier B | — |
| 5 | Cameron Highlands | Trekking hub | 29°C | 263 mm · 27 days | 67 tier C | — |
| 6 | Kota Kinabalu | City | 41°C | 219 mm · 26 days | 56 tier D | — |
| 7 | Ipoh | City | 41°C | 231 mm · 27 days | 53 tier D | — |
| 8 | Malacca | City | 39°C | 233 mm · 27 days | 53 tier D | — |
| 9 | Johor Bahru | City | 39°C | 270 mm · 27 days | 51 tier D | — |
| 10 | Kuching | City | 40°C | 306 mm · 27 days | 48 tier F | — |
| 11 | Kuala Lumpur | City | 41°C | 308 mm · 28 days | 45 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means April is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Malaysia in April
- Ramadan and Hari Raya · Perhentian Islands and 4 more places · 5 Feb – 25 Apr (usually)
- Turtle nesting · Perhentian Islands · 1 Apr – 30 Sep (usually)
- Ramadan bazaars and Hari Raya · Kuala Lumpur and 1 more place · 5 Feb – 25 Apr (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of Malaysia's 5 well-known places this month.