Best time to visit Langkawi
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Duty-free island; the cable car view is spectacular.
See Langkawi on the globeLangkawi month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Mixed | 32°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| February | Mixed | 33°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| March | Poor | 34°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Poor | 34°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Poor | 33°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Poor | 32°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Mixed | 31°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Mixed | 31°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Mixed | 31°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Poor | 31°C | Very wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Mixed | 31°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Mixed | 31°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
Good to know
- Flights to Langkawi are usually cheapest in May–September. The catch: highs reach 33°C in May.
- Crowds and prices peak in December–February, so book early.
- The heaviest rain falls in May–October.
Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Langkawi?
The best time to visit Langkawi is December–January. Duty-free island; the cable car view is spectacular.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Langkawi?
Flights are usually cheapest in May–September, when demand is lowest.
When is Langkawi busiest?
Langkawi is busiest in December–February.
What is the weather like in Langkawi?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C, and July the coolest at 31°C. The wettest period is April–November.
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Nearby destinations
- Krabi, Thailand best in Nov–Jan
- Phuket, Thailand best in Dec–Jan
- Koh Samui, Thailand best in Mar and Jun
- Lake Toba, Indonesia best in Jan–Jun and Sep
- Singapore, Singapore best in Oct
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia best in Nov