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Best time to visit Langkawi: month by month
Short answer
November to April is the drier season with calmer seas, the best time for boat trips and swimming, with highs of 28-31°C. February has the fewest rainy days (about 20 in the data, many of them short showers). May to October is the wetter south-west monsoon, with afternoon storms, rougher seas and lower prices.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°C | 24°C | 10 | very high |
| Feb | 32°C | 24°C | 11 | high |
| Mar | 32°C | 24°C | 16 | high |
| Apr | 31°C | 25°C | 27 | medium |
| May | 30°C | 25°C | 26 | low |
| Jun | 29°C | 25°C | 27 | medium |
| Jul | 30°C | 25°C | 24 | medium |
| Aug | 29°C | 24°C | 27 | medium |
| Sep | 29°C | 24°C | 26 | low |
| Oct | 29°C | 24°C | 28 | low |
| Nov | 29°C | 24°C | 29 | medium |
| Dec | 29°C | 24°C | 17 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar-May)
Hot, 29-31°C, with about 22-23 rainy days, mostly short showers. Sea still calm in March and April.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Monsoon season, 30-31°C with 19-24 rainy days and rougher seas; some boat tours are cancelled.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
The wettest stretch, 29-30°C with 23-27 rainy days, easing in late November.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
The peak season, 28-29°C with calmer seas and clearer water; Christmas and Chinese New Year are busiest.
Events worth planning around
- Chinese New Year, January or February
- Hari Raya Aidilfitri at the end of Ramadan (date moves each year), when Malaysian visitors fill hotels
- Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA), held in some years (check dates)
When to avoid
September and October are the wettest months with the roughest seas. Malaysian school holidays, Hari Raya and Chinese New Year are crowded and expensive.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Langkawi?
November to April, when seas are calmer and boat trips run reliably.
When is the rainy season in Langkawi?
May to October, the south-west monsoon, with afternoon storms and rougher seas.
When is Langkawi busiest?
December to February, plus Malaysian holidays such as Hari Raya and Chinese New Year.