Langkawi Weather Forecast
Langkawi weather: 83°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
Weather in Langkawi right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:25 AM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Langkawi
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light showers | 88° / 78° | 24% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 86° / 78° | 44% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 86° / 77° | 70% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 86° / 75° | 51% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 76° | 54% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 86° / 78° | 59% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 77° | 53% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 78° | 53% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 79° | 56% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 76° | 43% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 79° | 46% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 77° | 63% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 76° | 71% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 74° | 72% · 0,8 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 76° | 64% · 0,7 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 82° | 39% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
Climate in Langkawi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89° | 75° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 93° | 75° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 94° | 76° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 91° | 76° | 9,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 88° | 77° | 14,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 87° | 77° | 9,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 87° | 77° | 7,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 85° | 75° | 11,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 85° | 76° | 13,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 85° | 75° | 17,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 84° | 75° | 14,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 86° | 75° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Langkawi
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
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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 11:25 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 11:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
