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Best time to visit Langkawi
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
Best time to visit Langkawi, Malaysia
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
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| January | 24-32°C, sunny with low humidity. | high | high |
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| February | 24-33°C, very sunny and dry. | high | high |
⚠ Chinese New Year often falls in February, increasing crowds and prices. | |
| March | 25-33°C, sunny with minimal rain. | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 25-33°C, warm with increasing humidity and occasional showers. | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 25-32°C, humid with scattered thunderstorms. | low | low |
⚠ Start of the wetter season, expect afternoon downpours. | |
| June | 25-31°C, humid with regular rain showers. | low | low |
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| July | 25-31°C, humid with frequent rain. | low | low |
⚠ Monsoon season continues, though not as intense as the East Coast. | |
| August | 25-31°C, humid with scattered showers. | low | low |
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| September | 24-31°C, humid with frequent and sometimes heavy rain. | low | low |
⚠ One of the wettest months, heavy rainfall is common. | |
| October | 24-30°C, humid with significant rainfall. | low | low |
⚠ Still firmly in the wet season, expect prolonged rain. | |
| November | 24-30°C, humid with heavy rain and potential for storms. | low | low |
⚠ The tail end of the monsoon season; rainfall can be intense. | |
| December | 24-31°C, increasing sunshine with occasional showers. | high | high |
⚠ Christmas and New Year's Eve lead to peak crowds and prices. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
Celebrated with vibrant decorations, lion dances, and family gatherings, though specific public events vary.
A culinary event showcasing local and international cuisine, often held at various venues across the island.
Marks the end of Ramadan with prayers and feasting, local businesses may have altered hours.
A significant Islamic festival with prayers and community gatherings.
The Festival of Lights is celebrated by the Hindu community, with temples decorated and lights lit.
Resorts and hotels often have special events and decorations.
Fireworks displays and parties are common, especially in tourist areas.
Insider timing tips
- •Langkawi's weather is influenced by two monsoon seasons, but the Northeast Monsoon (Nov-Mar) is generally less severe than on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
- •The shoulder months of March-April and September-October offer a balance of decent weather and fewer crowds, though expect humidity and potential rain.
- •While the official monsoon is May-October, individual storms are often short-lived, allowing for activities between downpours.
- •Book accommodation and flights well in advance for January, February, and December, as these months coincide with peak tourist season and major holidays.
- •The island's duty-free status means prices for goods like chocolate and alcohol are generally stable year-round, but accommodation and flight prices fluctuate significantly with demand.
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