Weather

Climate: Tropical, Equatorial
Annual Rainfall: 2500mm (100 inches)
Average Temperature: Maximum 33^oC and Minimum 24^oC

Since Langkawi is sited near the equator, the island enjoys an equatorial type of climate and observes an average temperature of 24^oC to 33^oC. The island observes two different seasons during a year. Dry season and wet season are the two prevailing seasons. The dry season extends from the month of November to March, when the winds from the Northeast dominate the region. During these months, weather remains pleasant and cool breeze (though dry) sails throughout the archipelago.

For the most part, temperature lingers around 30^oC. On a hot sunny day, the climate tends to get warm and average temperature strikes the mark of 32^oC. The wet season prevails from the month of April till October. During these months, winds from the west and the southwest dominate the island. This is the time when rain can be frequently expected. Langkawi enjoys heavy rainfall, and its average rainfall is 2500mm (100 inches). On rainy days, the heavy downpour is often accompanied by thunder and lightning. However, humidity level remains high about 80% throughout the year.

The months of August and September observe the maximum amount of rainfall. Seeing that rains low down the temperature, the island enjoys an average temperature of 24^oC during rainy season. Langkawi is beautiful in all seasons, but the best time to visit Langkawi is during the months of November to June. It's the time when skies are reliably blue and the seas good enough for snorkeling. People usually don't prefer rainy season to visit the island, as water sports like snorkeling and scuba diving cannot be enjoyed at this point of time.