SeasonMapPerhentian Islands (Perhentian) weather in April
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April in Perhentian Islands: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 37°C afternoons.
#6 of 12 months in Perhentian Islands · #572 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Perhentian Islands in April
Other months in Perhentian Islands
Perhentian Islands' forum is candid that March is a coin flip — some years it's calm, clear-water conditions perfect for the beach, others it's still catching the tail end of the monsoon with rough, murky seas. Regulars say the north-east monsoon usually eases by mid-March but doesn't stick to a schedule, so it's worth playing it by ear rather than booking too far ahead.
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Perhentian Islands climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 88°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Perhentian Islands in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsRamadan and Hari Raya, Open season, clear water, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Perhentian Islands's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherPerhentian Islands's best weather comes in February, March and July — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Perhentian Islands in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan and Hari Raya
5 Feb – 25 Apr · usuallyRamadan & EidClosuresCrowdedKelantan and Terengganu are the most observant states in the country and the mainland jetty town runs on short daytime hours through the fast. The Raya break afterwards fills the boats. Source ↗
- Nature
Turtle nesting
1 Apr – 30 Sep · usuallyGreen turtles haul up on the quieter beaches through the open season and the ranger station moves clutches to a fenced hatchery. Watching is licensed and the beaches close at night. Source ↗
- Season
Open season, clear water
1 Apr – 30 Sep · usuallyDry seasonCrowdedThe only months everything runs: daily boats, all the dive sites, and the best visibility of the year on the reef. The islands are small and it shows in July and August.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Perhentian Islands — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Perhentian Islands in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Perhentian Islands?
- April in Perhentian Islands: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 37°C afternoons. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Perhentian Islands on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Perhentian Islands in April?
- In April, Perhentian Islands averages a daily high of 30.2°C and a low of 25.7°C, with about 109.9 mm of rain over roughly 14.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Perhentian Islands in April?
- Perhentian Islands has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in April.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — April
Within 300 km: Cameron Highlands' Ramadan and Hari Raya around 5 Feb – 25 Apr.