Malaysia
Langkawi Weather & Climate
99 tropical islands, duty-free shopping and a UNESCO Geopark of karst geology
30°C
Max sea
31°C
Max air
January
Best month
55mm
Driest month
99 tropical islands, duty-free shopping and a UNESCO Geopark of karst geology
Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands off Malaysia's northwest coast, near the Thai border, and its designation as a UNESCO Global Geopark reflects the extraordinary geological story written in its karst limestone formations. The main island has a relaxed, duty-free atmosphere quite different from the busy resorts of Thailand: Pantai Cenang on the west coast is the main beach strip, lined with restaurants and beach bars that never quite reach the intensity of a Koh Samui or Phuket. The island rewards exploration: the Langkawi Cable Car rises to a ridge with views across the archipelago to the Thai coast, and the mangrove rivers and eagle-spotting boat trips are genuinely spectacular.
When to go: November to April is the dry season. Being north of the Intertropical Convergence Zone means it avoids the worst of the Malaysian monsoon.
The best months to visit Langkawi are January, February, December. Peak season is February with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 28°C | 62mm | 8 | 12 |
| Feb | 29°C | 28°C | 55mm | 9 | 12 |
| Mar | 30°C | 29°C | 103mm | 10 | 12 |
| Apr | 31°C | 30°C | 191mm | 11 | 12 |
| May | 31°C | 30°C | 266mm | 11 | 12 |
| Jun | 30°C | 30°C | 190mm | 9 | 12 |
| Jul | 29°C | 29°C | 214mm | 9 | 11 |
| Aug | 29°C | 29°C | 254mm | 9 | 11 |
| Sep | 29°C | 29°C | 346mm | 9 | 11 |
| Oct | 28°C | 29°C | 378mm | 10 | 11 |
| Nov | 28°C | 28°C | 240mm | 9 | 12 |
| Dec | 28°C | 28°C | 78mm | 8 | 12 |
The best time to visit Langkawi is January, February, December. Peak season is February when temperatures reach 29°C with very little rain. November to April is the dry season. Being north of the Intertropical Convergence Zone means it avoids the worst of the Malaysian monsoon.
Sea temperatures in Langkawi range from 28°C in January to 30°C in April. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Langkawi average 28°C with sea temperatures of 28°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is February with 55mm. The wettest month sees 378mm. Langkawi receives 2377mm annually.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Some rain (62mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Very little rain (55mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (103mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (191mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (266mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (190mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (214mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (254mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (346mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (378mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (240mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Some rain (78mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
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