Langkawi · SummerMonth summary
Langkawi weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
84% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Langkawi in August?
✅ 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 August (7.0/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Langkawi in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Langkawi brings pleasant temperatures (29°F) and long sunny days (10.2h of sunshine). With 84% 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 | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 75°F | 86°F | 40% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 77°F | 90°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 77°F | 90°F | 49% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 79°F | 86°F | 84% | 0.3in | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 79°F | 86°F | 90% | 0.5in | 9.8h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ June | 79°F | 84°F | 78% | 0.3in | 10.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 79°F | 84°F | 77% | 0.3in | 10.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 77°F | 84°F | 84% | 0.4in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 77°F | 84°F | 85% | 0.4in | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 77°F | 84°F | 88% | 0.4in | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 75°F | 84°F | 91% | 0.4in | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 77°F | 84°F | 55% | 0.2in | 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 August, Langkawi averages 84°F, 84% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
August vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -44%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Langkawi in August
Is August a good time to visit Langkawi?
August is an acceptable time for Langkawi (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.7/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Langkawi in August?
Yes, 84% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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