Kuala Lumpur in April

Wetter; storms most afternoons.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• JuneGreatDrier; haze possible.
• JulyGreatDrier; haze possible.
• FebruaryGreatDriest month; Chinese New Year some years.
• MarchGreatWarm; storms building; Ramadan some years.

• Kuala LumpurHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 18 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 18 days
• West coast, Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Ipohrainy

  Hot and humid all year (31–34 °C (88–93 °F)); afternoon storms, heaviest Apr and Oct–Nov; haze from Sumatra fires possible Jun–Sep.Hot and humid all year (88–93 °F (31–34 °C)); afternoon storms, heaviest Apr and Oct–Nov; haze from Sumatra fires possible Jun–Sep.

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 · Malaysia overall

Medium

Prices · Malaysia overall

Medium

Malaysia overall: Good for islands both sides; afternoon storms on the west coast.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kuala Lumpur, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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