When to go · Arau
Arau in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (monsoon, heavy rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Malaysia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Malaysia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (monsoon, heavy rain).
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Arau's best window: Dec–Feb (dry, cooler).
- JanuaryGreatInside Arau's best window: Dec–Feb (dry, cooler).
- FebruaryGreatInside Arau's best window: Dec–Feb (dry, cooler).
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (dry, cooler)). Across Malaysia: East-coast islands reopen; Ramadan/Hari Raya may fall here in 2026 (check).
Weather in April
- ArauHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Malaysia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Malaysia overall
- Medium
Malaysia overall: Good for islands both sides; afternoon storms on the west coast.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Arau, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 12
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 1
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (monsoon, heavy rain).
January: Inside Arau's best window: Dec–Feb (dry, cooler).
Arau: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast