When to go · Pangkor
Pangkor in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb and Jun–Aug (drier spells on the west coast)). 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) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Medium
- Malaysia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Malaysia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Feb and Jun–Aug (drier spells on the west coast)). 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:
- JuneGreatInside Pangkor's best window: Dec–Feb and Jun–Aug (drier spells on the west coast).
- JulyGreatInside Pangkor's best window: Dec–Feb and Jun–Aug (drier spells on the west coast).
- AugustGreatInside Pangkor's best window: Dec–Feb and Jun–Aug (drier spells on the west coast).
- DecemberGreatInside Pangkor's best window: Dec–Feb and Jun–Aug (drier spells on the west coast).
Weather in April
- PangkorHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 13 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 Pangkor, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 13
Jan: 10 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 1
April: Outside the best window (Dec–Feb and Jun–Aug (drier spells on the west coast)). Across Malaysia: Good for islands both sides; afternoon storms on the west coast.
January: Inside Pangkor's best window: Dec–Feb and Jun–Aug (drier spells on the west coast).
Pangkor: 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