When to go · Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur in April
Mixed month. Wetter; storms most afternoons.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 33°C91°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 18
- Crowds
- Medium
- Malaysia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Malaysia overall
Verdict
Wetter; storms most afternoons.
Weather in April
- Kuala LumpurHighs around 33 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 18 daysHighs around 91 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 18 days
- West coast, Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Ipohrainy
Hot and humid all year (31–34 °C); afternoon storms, heaviest Apr and Oct–Nov; haze from Sumatra fires possible Jun–Sep.Hot and humid all year (88–93 °F); afternoon storms, heaviest Apr and Oct–Nov; haze from Sumatra fires possible Jun–Sep.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri
About March or April (dates move)
Evening bazaars in Ramadan; some shops close during Hari Raya.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Malaysia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Malaysia overall
- Medium
Malaysia overall: Good for islands both sides; afternoon storms on the west coast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast