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Taiping in April

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (cooler, less intense rain)). Across Malaysia: Good for islands both sides; afternoon storms on the west coast.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Medium; Malaysia overall
Prices: Medium; Malaysia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodMalaysia month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (cooler, less intense rain)). 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

TaipingHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 15 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 Taiping, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Apr: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 15
Jan: 12 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 1

April: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (cooler, less intense rain)). Across Malaysia: Good for islands both sides; afternoon storms on the west coast.

January: Inside Taiping's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, less intense rain).

Taiping: 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

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