Langkawi · WinterMonth summary
Langkawi weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
55% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Langkawi in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.4/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Langkawi in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Even in winter, Langkawi enjoys 29°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 55% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Langkawi averages 29°C, 55% rainy days and 10.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Langkawi in December
Is December a good time to visit Langkawi?
December is an acceptable time for Langkawi (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.7/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Langkawi in December?
Yes, 55% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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