Langkawi · WinterMonth summary
Langkawi weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Langkawi in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.7/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Langkawi in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Water at 27°C and lively beaches — January is peak swimming season in Langkawi Even in winter, Langkawi enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (7.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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| 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 January, Langkawi averages 30°C, 40% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
January vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Langkawi in January
Is January a good time to visit Langkawi?
January is an excellent time to visit Langkawi (score 7.7/10). With 30°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 40% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Langkawi in January?
With 30°C max and 11.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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