Best Time to Visit
🇲🇾 Langkawi, Malaysia · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
31°
24°
Great
Feb
32°
25°
Great
Mar
32°
25°
Good
Apr
31°
26°
Good
May
30°
26°
Good
Jun
30°
26°
Good
Jul
29°
25°
Good
Aug
29°
25°
Good
Sep
29°
25°
Good
Oct
29°
24°
Good
Nov
29°
25°
Good
Dec
29°
24°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 31°C | 24°C | 8 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 32°C | 25°C | 8 | 11h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| March | 32°C | 25°C | 16 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 31°C | 26°C | 24 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 30°C | 26°C | 26 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| June | 30°C | 26°C | 22 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| July | 29°C | 25°C | 23 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| August | 29°C | 25°C | 24 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| September | 29°C | 25°C | 26 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 29°C | 24°C | 28 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 29°C | 25°C | 25 | 9h | 82% | 4 | Good | View |
| December | 29°C | 24°C | 15 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 31°C high, 26°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 26°C (79°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 25°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 25°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 31°C high, 24°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
The least favorable time to visit Langkawi is March and April. During this period, you can expect very hot temperatures, heavy rainfall, high humidity.
March
Challenges: very hot temperatures, heavy rainfall, high humidity
April
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
May
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Langkawi during the best travel months (January, February), when temperatures range from 25°C to 32°C:
Langkawi has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Af). The warmest month is March with highs of 32°C, while the coldest month is December at just 29°C. Annual rainfall averages 2141mm across approximately 245 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Low °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
| Rain Days | 8 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 15 |
| Rain mm | 52 | 45 | 112 | 180 | 232 | 177 | 194 | 224 | 242 | 315 | 244 | 124 |
| Sun h/day | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
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