Island in Malaysia

Langkawi Map

Interactive map of Langkawi with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 83°F now🕔 6:37 AM local📅 Best: January and February

Summary

Langkawi is an island in Malaysia. Langkawi is an island known for a duty-free archipelago and skybridge.

Right now it is 83°F (28°C) in Langkawi with overcast. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 78°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 24%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Langkawi is January and February. The climate is tropical. April, May and June tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 94°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 75°F.

The closest major airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT), about 159 mi away. Nearby highlights include Maya Bay, Railay Beach, Phuket and Khao Sok National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 88°F is 2.9°F above the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Langkawi today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Langkawi

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 6°20′60″N 99°47′60″E (6.35, 99.8)

Quick facts about Langkawi

TypeIsland
CountryMalaysia
ContinentAsia
Coordinates6°20′60″N 99°47′60″E (6.35, 99.8)
Known fora duty-free archipelago and skybridge
Local time6:37 AM (UTC+08:00)
Best monthsJanuary and February
ClimateTropical

Getting to Langkawi

By road, from nearby cities
  • Phuket · 143 mi · roughly 3.3 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Langkawi

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Phuket International AirportHKT159 miPhuket
Kuala Lumpur International AirportKUL282 miMalaysia

Things to do in Langkawi

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Langkawi.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Langkawi?

Langkawi is an island in Malaysia. Its coordinates are 6.35, 99.8. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Langkawi right now?

It is currently 83°F (28°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Langkawi?

January and February offer the most comfortable conditions in Langkawi, which has a tropical climate. April, May and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Langkawi in?

Langkawi observes Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+08:00). The local time is 6:37 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Langkawi?

The closest airports are Phuket International Airport (HKT), 159 mi away and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), 282 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Langkawi?

Popular options include Maya Bay, Railay Beach, Phuket, Khao Sok National Park and Koh Samui.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 6:37 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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