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Things to Do in Langkawi

Top things to do in Langkawi: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

⛅ 86°F now🕔 12:53 PM local📅 Best: January and February

Things to do in Langkawi

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Langkawi.

Map of Langkawi

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

Weather in Langkawi right now

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86°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 97°F
Humidity73%
Wind2 mph NE
Gusts8 mph
UV index5.2 · Moderate
Cloud cover68%
Pressure1009 hPa
VisibilityGood · 10 mi
Air quality69 · Moderate
Sea temperature88°F
Wave height0.3 m
Sunrise7:08 AM
Sunset7:12 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 81%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:53 PM, Oct 1 local time.

Best time to visit Langkawi

Go in January and February. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: April, May and June - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★☆
February★★★★☆
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Summary

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

Right now it is 86°F (30°C) in Langkawi with partly cloudy. It feels like 97°F. Today runs from 76°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 43%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.

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, Khao Sok National Park and Koh Samui.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 89°F is 4.9°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 8.9/10. 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.

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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 86°F (30°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 73% 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 12:53 PM.

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, 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 October 1, 2026 at 12:53 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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