Langkawi · Month comparison

February vs March

March ranks #1 overall vs February at #3. Sweet spot — high season tailing off, dry weather largely intact, prices easing.

Langkawi February — clear water snorkelling at Pulau Payar marine park

February

#3 of 12 months

Best match

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

  • ↑Visibility 20m+ at Pulau Payar Marine Park
  • ↑Chinese New Year crowds drop off after first week
Langkawi March — mangrove waterway with limestone cliffs in Kilim Geopark

March

#1 of 12 months

Best match

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
FactorFebruaryMarch
Weather score
10
9
Value score
4
5
Crowd score
4
6
Events score
5
5
Atmosphere
9
9
Avg high temp32°C32°C
Monthly rain50mm90mm
Daily sunshine8.5hrs8.5hrs

February trade-offs

  • ↓Chinese New Year first week prices spike further
  • ↓Top resorts at Datai/Tanjung Rhu often booked out months ahead

March trade-offs

  • ↓Afternoon shower frequency starts to climb
  • ↓Northern winds dropping, jellyfish appear on Pantai Cenang
See all 12 months for Langkawi →February in detail →March in detail →
Scores compare months within Langkawi. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →