Langkawi Islands weather in January

January is one of the best months to visit Langkawi Islands: highs of 30°C (85°F) and about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (74°F) and cloud cover 64% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 29°C (84°F). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and drier; February brings highs of 31°C (88°F) and 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain.

Is January a good time to visit Langkawi Islands?

best month Weather score 74/100.

Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Langkawi Islands.

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Does it rain a lot in Langkawi Islands in January?

Some rain is normal: about 77 mm (3.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.

How warm is Langkawi Islands in January?

Days average 30°C (85°F) and nights 23°C (74°F).

Langkawi Islands weather by month

Month	High	Low	Rain	Cloud	Sea	Weather
January	30°C (85°F)	23°C (74°F)	77 mm	64%	29°C (84°F)	best
February	31°C (88°F)	23°C (74°F)	36 mm	55%	30°C (86°F)	best
March	32°C (89°F)	25°C (76°F)	115 mm	63%	31°C (87°F)	fair
April	31°C (88°F)	26°C (79°F)	167 mm	78%	31°C (88°F)	fair
May	30°C (86°F)	27°C (80°F)	207 mm	88%	31°C (89°F)	fair
June	30°C (85°F)	27°C (80°F)	176 mm	87%	31°C (88°F)	fair
July	29°C (85°F)	26°C (79°F)	194 mm	88%	31°C (88°F)	fair
August	29°C (85°F)	26°C (79°F)	225 mm	88%	31°C (88°F)	least pleasant
September	29°C (84°F)	26°C (78°F)	257 mm	91%	30°C (87°F)	least pleasant
October	29°C (84°F)	25°C (78°F)	304 mm	90%	30°C (87°F)	least pleasant
November	29°C (84°F)	25°C (77°F)	268 mm	86%	30°C (85°F)	least pleasant
December	29°C (84°F)	24°C (75°F)	174 mm	78%	29°C (85°F)	fair

Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated Oct 31, 2026. How we rate months