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Langkawi in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Langkawi in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Langkawi in October 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
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 26 rainy days with an average precipitation of 295 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the wettest month of the year in Langkawi;

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
295 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
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 expected average maximum temperature in October is +28°C with a maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +25°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +30°C.

Is Langkawi warm or cold in October?

Langkawi is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go down 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.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
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
248 mm295 mm244 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
83%83%82%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
100
Cloudy days
758
Rainy days
222622
Snowy days
000

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 248 mm to 295 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in September to 0 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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 1 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 1 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
Total precipitation in October is about 298 mm, with a 97% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 30 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 84% chance of precipitation and 295 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Langkawi?

This is the weather in Langkawi in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+28°C
2 October
🌧️
+29°C
3 October
☀️
+28°C
4 October
☀️
+29°C
5 October
🌧️
+28°C
6 October
🌧️
+29°C
7 October
🌧️
+28°C
8 October
🌧️
+28°C
9 October
☀️
+27°C
10 October
☀️
+29°C
11 October
☀️
+29°C
12 October
☀️
+30°C
13 October
🌧️
+28°C
14 October
🌧️
+28°C
15 October
🌧️
+28°C
16 October
🌧️
+26°C
17 October
🌧️
+28°C
18 October
🌧️
+27°C
19 October
🌧️
+27°C
20 October
☀️
+29°C
21 October
🌧️
+29°C
22 October
☀️
+28°C
23 October
☀️
+29°C
24 October
☀️
+29°C
25 October
🌧️
+28°C
26 October
🌧️
+28°C
27 October
🌧️
+30°C
28 October
🌧️
+30°C
29 October
🌧️
+30°C
30 October
🌧️
+30°C
31 October
🌧️
+30°C
In October 2023 Langkawi had 10 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 21 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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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 1993 (+28°C) and the highest in 2019 (+32°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 178 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2003 with 495 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.

Monthly weather in Langkawi

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.