Island in Malaysia

Langkawi Weather Forecast

Langkawi weather: 86°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌦️ 86°F now🕔 11:03 AM local📅 Best: January and February

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

⛈️ 86° / 77°

Thunderstorm · 64% rain · wind 6 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌦️ 82° / 79°

Drizzle · 63% rain · wind 3 mph

Best time to go outside today

6 PM - 9 PM · comfort score 7/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing7.4
Outdoors7.6
Beach day6
Swimming7.6
Hiking6.7
Running5
Cycling6.9
Camping6.4
Fishing8.4
Photography5.6
Stargazing4.4
Family time7.8
Driving7.5
Flying out7.4

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
  • Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid April, May and June - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 light drizzle. Humidity is 68% and wind is 7 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 11:03 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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 24, 2026 at 11:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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