Phuket vs Langkawi

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Phuket edges ahead as the better destination in March. Phuket offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Langkawi sees 11 sunshine hours and 16 rain days.

Phuket can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Langkawi runs hot at 32°C.

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

Phuket reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 26°C (79°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Langkawi averages 32°C (90°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Phuket receives approximately 79 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Langkawi sees 112 mm over 16 rain days. That makes Phuket the drier option by 5 rain days and 33 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.