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When is the best time to visit Langkawi?
In general the best time to visit Langkawi is probably March, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, May, while the coldest months are June, September, October.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is February, March, May. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in March and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Langkawi in different months
This is the average weather in Langkawi for each month based on historic data:
January, February usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +31°C during February.
In March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 222 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 296 mm in October.
Climate in Langkawi
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Langkawi for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +35°C | +36°C | +37°C | +36°C | +34°C | +34°C | +34°C | +33°C | +35°C | +34°C | +34°C | +34°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +30°C | +31°C | +31°C | +30°C | +30°C | +29°C | +29°C | +29°C | +28°C | +28°C | +29°C | +29°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +21°C | +23°C | +24°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +20°C | +22°C | +23°C | +23°C | +22°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 71 | 70 | 75 | 80 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 77 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 38 | 44 | 105 | 178 | 213 | 158 | 183 | 209 | 250 | 296 | 245 | 115 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 20 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Langkawi during the whole year:
The hottest month in Langkawi is March with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is September with the lowest temperatures of +25°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Langkawi looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Langkawi is October with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 70%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Langkawi during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 38 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 25 rainy days and 296 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Langkawi:
What is the hottest month in Langkawi?
The hottest month in Langkawi is March with average maximum temperature of +31°C.
What is the coldest month in Langkawi?
The coldest month in Langkawi is September with minimum temperatures of +25°C.
Is Langkawi worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Langkawi in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is March with +31°C and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Langkawi?
if you're looking to visit Langkawi when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 38 mm of rain.
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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, 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.