Penang in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +88°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 190 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
190 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Penang has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Penang in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Penang for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +90°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +93°F during the day and a minimum of +73°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +90°F.
Is Penang warm or cold in April?
Penang is typically hot in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +88°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Penang:
Climate in Penang in April
Penang weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+88°F
+88°F
+88°F
Min. temperature
+72°F
+73°F
+75°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+95°F
+93°F
Rainfall
149 mm
190 mm
199 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
78%
81%
82%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
2
0
1
Rainy days
13
8
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +88°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 149 mm to 190 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Penang in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Penang is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Penang based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 93%, leading to total precipitation of around 158 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Penang wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 298 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Penang?
This is the weather in Penang in April 2023:
1 April
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+89°F
2 April
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+86°F
3 April
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+86°F
4 April
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+89°F
5 April
🌧️
+87°F
6 April
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+89°F
7 April
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+89°F
8 April
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+89°F
9 April
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+93°F
10 April
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+91°F
11 April
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+91°F
12 April
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+91°F
13 April
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+91°F
14 April
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+93°F
15 April
🌧️
+91°F
16 April
☀️
+91°F
17 April
🌫️
+91°F
18 April
🌫️
+87°F
19 April
🌧️
+91°F
20 April
☀️
+87°F
21 April
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+89°F
22 April
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+89°F
23 April
🌧️
+91°F
24 April
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+89°F
25 April
🌧️
+91°F
26 April
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+93°F
27 April
☀️
+91°F
28 April
🌧️
+89°F
29 April
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+89°F
30 April
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+89°F
In April 2023 Penang had 21 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +86°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Penang climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Penang in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+86°F) and the highest in 2019 (+89°F). The driest year was 1981 with only 1358 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 3959 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Penang in April:
Is April a good time to visit Penang?
It’s always a good time to visit Penang, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Penang in April?
Absolutely, April is hot in Penang. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Penang rainy in April?
Penang is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Penang in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Penang in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Malaysia
Check out the weather for other cities in Malaysia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Penang, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.