Langkawi, Malaysia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Langkawi, Malaysia? If you're planning to go to Langkawi, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Langkawi, Malaysia

Based on the climate and weather in Langkawi, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Langkawi, Malaysia by month

January

Traveling to Langkawi in January, you will notice that it is extremely hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Skirts

February

February here is really hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Dresses
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat

March

March in Langkawi can be very hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Rain coat
Shorts
Umbrella
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion

April

If you go to Langkawi in April, you will notice that it can be sweltering and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Skirts
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Sunglasses
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts

May

If you go to Langkawi in May, you will notice that it is really hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Sunglasses
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Skirts
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion

June

In June, Langkawi can be very hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range.

At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Langkawi, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Sunglasses
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

July

July in Langkawi is really hot and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Rain coat
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Shorts

August

August in Langkawi is extremely hot and very rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Rain coat
Skirts
Sunglasses
Shorts
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

September

In September, Langkawi is extremely hot and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range.

At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Langkawi, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Skirts
Sunglasses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts

October

October in Langkawi is really hot and very rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Sandals
Shorts
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts

November

If you are traveling to Langkawi in November, you will notice that it is consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Sunglasses
Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Skirts
Umbrella
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts

December

December in Langkawi is really hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Dresses
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Waterproof footwear

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Langkawi, Malaysia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Langkawi, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types G
A SIM card that works in Langkawi
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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