Phuket vs Penang

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Phuket edges ahead as the better destination in April. Phuket offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 18 rain days, while Penang sees 10 sunshine hours and 28 rain days.

Phuket can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Penang runs hot at 30°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Phuket is the stronger choice in April.

Phuket reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 27°C (81°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Penang averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.

Phuket receives approximately 124 mm of rainfall across 18 rain days during April. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Penang sees 230 mm over 28 rain days. That makes Phuket the drier option by 10 rain days and 106 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.