Langkawi · Month comparison
March vs December
March ranks #1 overall vs December at #6. Sweet spot — high season tailing off, dry weather largely intact, prices easing.
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
December
#6 of 12 months
Best match
Dry season fully back — last fortnight is Christmas/New Year peak with rates matching January.
- ↑Rainfall back below 80mm/month
- ↑Clear sea, calm Andaman ideal for island hopping
| Factor | March | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Value score | 5 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 6 | 3 |
| Events score | 5 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 9 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 32°C | 31°C |
| Monthly rain | 90mm | 80mm |
| Daily sunshine | 8.5hrs | 8hrs |
March trade-offs
- ↓Afternoon shower frequency starts to climb
- ↓Northern winds dropping, jellyfish appear on Pantai Cenang
December trade-offs
- ↓Christmas/New Year period prices at annual peak
- ↓Premium resorts fully booked by October for the holidays
Scores compare months within Langkawi. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →