2026 Climate Averages

Langkawi: Weather Guide & Climate

Complete month-by-month weather guide: Langkawi. Best time to visit: November, December, January, February, March, April. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.

☀️ Climate Overview

Langkawi has a Tropical climate with average yearly highs of 30°C, lows of 26°C, and approximately 20 rainy days per month.

The best time to visit Langkawi is during November, December, January, February, March, April, when humidity is lower and there are fewer rain showers

Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: Apr–Nov

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Air Quality

Best Time

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Conditions Excellent

Hottest

31°C February
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 7 days

Coldest

25°C January
Avg High 30°C
Rain 7 days

Driest Month

7 rainy days January
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 25°C

Windiest Month

22 km/h

January (gusts 35)

Sea Temp Range

29° – 31°C

Warmest water: April (31°C)

Best for swimming: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec (29°–31°C)

Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 14 days ahead

Weather by Season

Spring

Mar–May

High 31°C
Low 26°C
Rain 21 days
Crowds
Busy
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Summer

Jun–Aug

High 30°C
Low 26°C
Rain 22 days
Crowds
Very Quiet
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Autumn

Sep–Nov

High 29°C
Low 26°C
Rain 26 days
Crowds
Moderate
Travel Costs Value Rates

Winter

Dec–Feb

High 30°C
Low 26°C
Rain 9 days
Crowds
Very Busy
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January

Best
Excellent
30° / 25°
7d (35mm)
10.2h
72% Muggy
UV 8 Very High

February

Best
Excellent
31° / 26°
7d (49mm)
10.5h
69% Muggy
UV 8.9 Very High

March

Best
Excellent
31° / 26°
14d (74mm)
10.6h
73% Muggy
UV 9.4 Very High

April

Best
Excellent
31° / 26°
25d (178mm)
10.3h
79% Muggy
UV 8.6 Very High

May

Wet
30° / 27°
25d (241mm)
9.5h
81% Very Muggy
UV 7.7 Very High

June

Wet
30° / 26°
22d (167mm)
9.8h
80% Very Muggy
UV 7.6 Very High

July

Wet
30° / 27°
19d (166mm)
9.8h
78% Muggy
UV 7.8 Very High

August

Wet
29° / 26°
25d (274mm)
9.6h
81% Very Muggy
UV 7.7 Very High

September

Wet
29° / 26°
23d (262mm)
8.9h
82% Very Muggy
UV 7.2 Very High

October

Wet
29° / 26°
26d (286mm)
8.5h
82% Very Muggy
UV 7.1 Very High

November

Best
Excellent
29° / 26°
28d (376mm)
7.9h
84% Very Muggy
UV 6.4 High

December

Best
Excellent
29° / 26°
13d (134mm)
8.8h
79% Muggy
UV 7 High

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of climate does Langkawi have?
Langkawi has a tropical climate with average yearly temperatures of 30°C and 26°C.
When is the best time to visit Langkawi?
The best time to visit Langkawi is during November, December, January, February, March, April, when temperatures average around 30°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Langkawi?
The hottest month in Langkawi is February with average highs of 31°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 25°C.
When is the rainy season in Langkawi?
Langkawi sees the most rain in November (28 rainy days), while January is the driest month (7 rainy days).
Does it get cold at night in Langkawi?
Night temperatures vary throughout the year. The coldest nights are in January (25°C), while February has the warmest evenings (26°C). Pack layers for cooler months.
Can you swim year-round in Langkawi?
Sea temperatures in Langkawi range from 29°C to 31°C throughout the year. The warmest water is in April. Swimming is comfortable year-round.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Last Updated: February 2026

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