The short answer
When to go to Langkawi
December to February is the driest and sunniest stretch, with around 24 to 33 mm of rain in January and February, and is the best window for beaches and the Sky Bridge. March is still workable. From April to November the island is wetter, and September and October are the wettest, so boat trips and the bridge can be cancelled. Seniors will find the dry months easier on the stairs and open decks, but they are also the busiest and most expensive.
Month by month
Langkawi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C | 24°C | 24 mm | Driest spell; sunny, hot and good for beaches | |
| February | 33°C | 24°C | 33 mm | Dry and sunny; jellyfish can still be around | |
| March | 33°C | 25°C | 105 mm | Rain returns; mostly sunny with showers | |
| April | 32°C | 25°C | 197 mm | Wetter and humid; showers build in the afternoon | |
| May | 32°C | 25°C | 207 mm | Humid with frequent rain; sea can be hazy | |
| June | 32°C | 25°C | 250 mm | Monsoon pattern; plan indoor options | |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 266 mm | Rainy but warm; cheaper stays | |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 319 mm | Wet; some boat trips cancelled in rough seas | |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 341 mm | Wettest period begins; seas can be rough | |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 373 mm | Wettest month on record; heavy rain and cancellations | |
| November | 31°C | 25°C | 193 mm | Rain easing; Ko Lipe ferries are in season | |
| December | 32°C | 24°C | 58 mm | Dry season begins; popular and busy |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Langkawi seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Driest spell; sunny, hot and good for beaches
- February: Dry and sunny; jellyfish can still be around
- December: Dry season begins; popular and busy
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Rain returns; mostly sunny with showers
Possible, with planning: April, May, June, July, August, September and November
- April: Wetter and humid; showers build in the afternoon
- May: Humid with frequent rain; sea can be hazy
- June: Monsoon pattern; plan indoor options
- July: Rainy but warm; cheaper stays
- August: Wet; some boat trips cancelled in rough seas
- September: Wettest period begins; seas can be rough
- November: Rain easing; Ko Lipe ferries are in season
Best avoided with parents or children: October
- October: Wettest month on record; heavy rain and cancellations
Useful answers
Best time to visit Langkawi: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Langkawi?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Langkawi, with March also good. December to February is the driest and sunniest stretch, with around 24 to 33 mm of rain in January and February, and is the best window for beaches and the Sky Bridge. March is still workable. From April to November the island is wetter, and September and October are the wettest, so boat trips and the bridge can be cancelled. Seniors will find the dry months easier on the stairs and open decks, but they are also the busiest and most expensive.
Which months should I avoid in Langkawi with elderly parents?
October is the month to avoid with older travellers. Wettest month on record; heavy rain and cancellations
When does it rain most in Langkawi?
October is the wettest month, with about 373 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is February, with average highs around 33°C.