Langkawi vs Phuket

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Phuket edges ahead as the better destination in December. Phuket offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Langkawi sees 10 sunshine hours and 15 rain days.

Langkawi can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Phuket is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Phuket is the stronger choice in December.

Langkawi reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Phuket averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Langkawi receives approximately 124 mm of rainfall across 15 rain days during December. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Phuket sees 86 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Phuket the drier option by 3 rain days and 38 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.