When to go
The Best Time to Visit Langkawi
Month-by-month climate data for Langkawi, Malaysia — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Langkawi— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
November–April. West-coast Malaysia's dry season — glassy Andaman water and reliable sunsets. September–October is the soggy low.
Warmest in Langkawi: Feb (33°C / 91°F) · Coolest: Aug (29°C / 84°F) · Wettest: Oct (~28 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Langkawi climate, month by month
January
31° / 24°C
~9 rain days
Good
February
33° / 24°C
~10 rain days
Good
March
33° / 25°C
~15 rain days
Fair
April
32° / 25°C
~27 rain days
Fair
May
31° / 25°C
~27 rain days
Fair
June
30° / 25°C
~25 rain days
Fair
July
30° / 25°C
~25 rain days
Fair
August
29° / 24°C
~27 rain days
Fair
September
29° / 24°C
~27 rain days
Fair
October
29° / 24°C
~28 rain days
Fair
November
29° / 24°C
~28 rain days
Fair
December
29° / 24°C
~17 rain days
Good
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