Langkawi March — mangrove waterway with limestone cliffs in Kilim Geopark

Best time to visit Langkawi for good weather

When is the best weather in Langkawi? Monthly breakdown of temperature, rainfall, and sunshine hours — ranked by what actually matters for your trip.

Best month

March

Sweet spot — high season tailing off, dry weather largely intact, prices easing.

Same beach-perfect weather as January/February

Resort rates drop 20-30% from February peak

Less crowded boats for Kilim mangrove tours

All months ranked — Good weather

March

Best match

Sweet spot — high season tailing off, dry weather largely intact, prices easing.

#1 for good weather

January

Best match

Driest month of the year — flat sea, blue sky, peak rates and full resorts.

#2 for good weather

February

Best match

Continued dry season — best diving visibility around Pulau Payar, full resorts at premium.

#3 for good weather

December

Best match

Dry season fully back — last fortnight is Christmas/New Year peak with rates matching January.

#4 for good weather

November

Best match

Rain easing into dry season — best value month for high-season weather without high-season prices.

#5 for good weather

June

Best match

Brief mid-year drier window — Middle Eastern and Singaporean families arrive for school holidays.

#6 for good weather

May

Strong option

Cheapest month with usable weather — mornings fine, regular afternoon downpours.

#7 for good weather

July

Strong option

Mini high season — Middle Eastern travellers fill premium resorts, weather often dry until afternoon.

#8 for good weather

April

Strong option

Wet season begins — afternoon storms reliable, mornings still beach-good, prices drop hard.

#9 for good weather

September

Strong option

Quietest month — cheapest rates of the year, but storms can interrupt for days.

#10 for good weather

October

Strong option

Wettest month — most rainfall of the year, cheapest rates, riskiest beach-trip month.

#11 for good weather

August

Strong option

Second half of monsoon pause — wetter than July but still serviceable beach days.

#12 for good weather

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Scores are directional — designed to compare months within Langkawi, not to make precise claims. Full methodology →