What’s the climate like in Langkawi?
The current climate of Langkawi features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 31°C. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 25°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Langkawi in recent years was 38°C in March 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 26°C in September 2018.
On average, Langkawi receives 1394 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Langkawi?
The best time to visit Langkawi for sunny weather is January through April and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Langkawi. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Langkawi
The climate table of Langkawi shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 30 | 24 | 41 | 107 | 155 | 131 | 169 | 170 | 199 | 177 | 166 | 25 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in February and March
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in September and October
- Precipitation: 1394 mm per year, averaging 116 mm per month
- Driest months: 24 mm in February, 25 mm in December and 30 mm in January
- Wettest months: 199 mm in September, 177 mm in October and 170 mm in August
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Average Temperature per Month in Langkawi
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Langkawi, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Langkawi
This graph shows how much precipitation Langkawi, Malaysia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Langkawi
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Langkawi, Malaysia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Langkawi
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Langkawi, Malaysia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Langkawi
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Langkawi, Malaysia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Langkawi by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Langkawi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
