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Langkawi, Malaysia · Equatorial tropical

Langkawi: best months to visit

January (5.8/10) · November (4.7/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 6.35°N · 99.73°E
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January
Depends on your goals
5.8/10
☀️ Jan
Top score (5.8/10)
🌤️ Dec
Alt. (5.7/10)
Nov
Plus rude (4.7/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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When to visit Langkawi?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Langkawi, January and December clearly stand out. November concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 January · 5.8 December · 5.7 February · 5.6 March · 5.3 ⚠️ November · 4.7
5.8
Jan
5.6
Feb
5.3
Mar
4.9
Apr
4.7
May
5.2
Jun
5.2
Jul
5.0
Aug
4.9
Sep
4.9
Oct
4.7
Nov
5.7
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Langkawi offers 0 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 5.8 in January vs 4.7 in November.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 0 comfortable months ()
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
🌥️ January →75°F86°F17%2.5mm7.5h5.8/10Decent period
🌥️ February →77°F90°F13%1.8mm7.8h5.6/10Decent period
🌥️ March →77°F90°F22%3.2mm7.2h5.3/10Decent period
🌥️ April →79°F86°F47%7.4mm5.7h4.9/10Decent period
🌥️ May →79°F86°F58%11.7mm5.0h4.7/10Decent period
🌥️ June →79°F84°F42%7.7mm5.7h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ July →79°F84°F42%7.7mm5.8h5.2/10Decent period
🌥️ August →77°F84°F49%9.6mm5.4h5.0/10Decent period
🌥️ September →77°F84°F52%11.0mm5.1h4.9/10Decent period
🌥️ October →77°F84°F55%11.2mm4.8h4.9/10Decent period
🌥️ November →75°F84°F59%10.8mm4.6h4.7/10Decent period
🌥️ December →77°F84°F26%4.8mm6.6h5.7/10Decent period
🌥️ January
5.8/10
T°75°F / 86°F
Rain %17%
Sun7.5h
Decent period
🌥️ February
5.6/10
T°77°F / 90°F
Rain %13%
Sun7.8h
Decent period
🌥️ March
5.3/10
T°77°F / 90°F
Rain %22%
Sun7.2h
Decent period
🌥️ April
4.9/10
T°79°F / 86°F
Rain %47%
Sun5.7h
Decent period
🌥️ May
4.7/10
T°79°F / 86°F
Rain %58%
Sun5.0h
Decent period
🌥️ June
5.2/10
T°79°F / 84°F
Rain %42%
Sun5.7h
Decent period
🌥️ July
5.2/10
T°79°F / 84°F
Rain %42%
Sun5.8h
Decent period
🌥️ August
5.0/10
T°77°F / 84°F
Rain %49%
Sun5.4h
Decent period
🌥️ September
4.9/10
T°77°F / 84°F
Rain %52%
Sun5.1h
Decent period
🌥️ October
4.9/10
T°77°F / 84°F
Rain %55%
Sun4.8h
Decent period
🌥️ November
4.7/10
T°75°F / 84°F
Rain %59%
Sun4.6h
Decent period
🌥️ December
5.7/10
T°77°F / 84°F
Rain %26%
Sun6.6h
Decent period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
No month > 7
Good transition
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Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (January)
🌡️ Feel
Humid heat
☀️ UV
7.9 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
72°F · Oppressive
☔ Rain
17% · 2.5 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
7.5h/day
Week by week

Langkawi week by week: your odds of avoiding rain

For each week of the year: in how many years out of 10 it was mostly dry (at most 2 rainy days), 2016 to 2025.

Safest week: Jan 29 to Feb 4, mostly dry in 10 years out of 10 (0.4 rainy day(s) on average).

Most exposed: Aug 20 to Aug 26, mostly dry in 0 years out of 10 (4.3 rainy days on average).

Number = years out of 10 with at most 2 rainy days in the week. Source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via Open-Meteo, daily data 2016-2025. Rainy day = at least 1 mm, as everywhere on the site.
JanJan 17/1086°FJan 88/1086°FJan 157/1087°FJan 228/1087°FJan 2910/1089°F
FebFeb 59/1089°FFeb 128/1090°FFeb 199/1090°FFeb 269/1091°F
MarMar 58/1090°FMar 127/1091°FMar 197/1090°FMar 264/1089°F
AprApr 25/1087°FApr 96/1088°FApr 162/1087°FApr 233/1086°FApr 302/1086°F
MayMay 73/1086°FMay 141/1085°FMay 213/1086°FMay 281/1085°F
JunJun 44/1085°FJun 116/1085°FJun 182/1084°FJun 254/1085°F
JulJul 25/1085°FJul 93/1084°FJul 164/1085°FJul 235/1085°FJul 304/1085°F
AugAug 64/1084°FAug 134/1084°FAug 200/1084°FAug 272/1084°F
SepSep 35/1084°FSep 102/1083°FSep 173/1084°FSep 244/1084°F
OctOct 11/1083°FOct 82/1083°FOct 152/1084°FOct 221/1083°FOct 292/1083°F
NovNov 51/1084°FNov 121/1084°FNov 191/1083°FNov 263/1083°F
DecDec 34/1084°FDec 106/1085°FDec 177/1084°FDec 249/1085°F

A specific date? The app computes the same figure day by day.

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Langkawi

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min72°75°79°82°86°90°201620172018201920202021202220232024202587°F — decade peak (2024)+-0.20°F / decade
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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Malaysia

🗣️LanguageMalay
💶CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (RM)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 90°F
❄️Coolest monthJune · 84°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 59%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Global position + regional geographic context.

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Equatorial tropical climate with a 5.8 → 4.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
6.35°N · 99.73°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Langkawi?
January is the best month with 86°F highs, 75°F lows, 7.5h of sunshine and 17.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Langkawi get in January?
Langkawi averages 7.5 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Langkawi?
May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Langkawi in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 75°F, while afternoon highs average 86°F.
Is Langkawi good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Langkawi scores 5.5/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 5.7/10.
When should you avoid Langkawi?
May is the most difficult month to visit Langkawi, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.