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Cherating in April

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (surf) and Jul–Sep (kite)). Across Malaysia: Good for islands both sides; afternoon storms on the west coast.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Medium; Malaysia overall
Prices: Medium; Malaysia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodMalaysia month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (surf) and Jul–Sep (kite)). Across Malaysia: Good for islands both sides; afternoon storms on the west coast.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

CheratingHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 5 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 Cherating, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5
Jan: 3 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 1

April: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (surf) and Jul–Sep (kite)). Across Malaysia: Good for islands both sides; afternoon storms on the west coast.

January: Inside Cherating's best window: Nov–Feb (surf) and Jul–Sep (kite).

Cherating: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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