Langkawi, MalaysiaQuick decision
When to visit Langkawi?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
24°C–30°C in January
🌧 Least rain
40% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
May (90%)
📅 Best score
7.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BeachesDecember–March — Cenang, Tengah and Datai Bay.
Sky Bridge & GeoparkYear-round — suspension bridge, cable car and UNESCO mangroves.
Duty-FreeYear-round — spirits, chocolate and tax-free shopping.
Diving & SnorkellingDecember–April — Pulau Payar, reefs and clear waters.
Monthly climate data
Langkawi weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 24°C | 30°C | 40% | 2.5 | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 25°C | 32°C | 31% | 1.8 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 25°C | 32°C | 49% | 3.2 | 11.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 26°C | 30°C | 84% | 7.4 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 26°C | 30°C | 90% | 11.7 | 9.8h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 29°C | 78% | 7.7 | 10.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 26°C | 29°C | 77% | 7.7 | 10.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 25°C | 29°C | 84% | 9.6 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 25°C | 29°C | 85% | 11.0 | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 25°C | 29°C | 88% | 11.2 | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 24°C | 29°C | 91% | 10.8 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 25°C | 29°C | 55% | 4.8 | 10.3h | 7.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 31°C, 74% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 29°C, 80% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°C, 88% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 30°C, 42% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 40% rainy days and 30°C.
May is the wettest month with 90% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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