Langkawi in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +28°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 25 rainy days with an average precipitation of 296 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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October is usually the wettest month of the year in Langkawi;
Average weather
☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
296 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Langkawi has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Langkawi in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Langkawi for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +29°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +30°C during the day and a minimum of +25°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +29°C.
Is Langkawi warm or cold in October?
Langkawi is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
October is one of the coolest months in Langkawi, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Langkawi in October
Langkawi weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+28°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+22°C
+23°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+34°C
+34°C
Rainfall
250 mm
296 mm
245 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
84%
84%
82%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
1
1
2
Rainy days
24
25
24
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 250 mm to 296 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Langkawi in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Langkawi is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Langkawi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 94%, leading to total precipitation of around 352 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 40 mm, which is moderate rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Langkawi, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Langkawi wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 296 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 45% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Langkawi?
This is the weather in Langkawi in October 2023:
1 October
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+30°C
2 October
☀️
+29°C
3 October
🌧️
+29°C
4 October
🌧️
+28°C
5 October
🌧️
+28°C
6 October
☀️
+29°C
7 October
☀️
+29°C
8 October
🌧️
+30°C
9 October
☀️
+30°C
10 October
🌧️
+29°C
11 October
🌧️
+29°C
12 October
☀️
+30°C
13 October
☀️
+30°C
14 October
🌧️
+29°C
15 October
🌧️
+29°C
16 October
🌧️
+28°C
17 October
🌧️
+28°C
18 October
☀️
+30°C
19 October
☀️
+29°C
20 October
🌧️
+29°C
21 October
🌧️
+28°C
22 October
🌧️
+28°C
23 October
🌧️
+29°C
24 October
🌧️
+29°C
25 October
☀️
+29°C
26 October
🌧️
+29°C
27 October
☀️
+30°C
28 October
🌧️
+29°C
29 October
🌧️
+29°C
30 October
🌧️
+29°C
31 October
🌧️
+29°C
In October 2023 Langkawi had 11 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Langkawi climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Langkawi in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+28°C) and the highest in 2019 (+32°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 1459 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 2507 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Langkawi in October:
Is October a good time to visit Langkawi?
It’s always a good time to visit Langkawi, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Langkawi in October?
October is warm in Langkawi. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Langkawi rainy in October?
Langkawi is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Langkawi in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Langkawi in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Malaysia
Check out the weather for other cities in Malaysia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Langkawi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.