When to go · Langkawi
Langkawi in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr). Across Malaysia: Merdeka Day 31 Aug; east coast still good; watch haze.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 17
- Crowds
- High
- Malaysia overall
- Prices
- High
- Malaysia overall
Verdict
GoodMalaysia month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Apr). Across Malaysia: Merdeka Day 31 Aug; east coast still good; watch haze.
Weather in August
- LangkawiHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 17 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 17 days
- Langkawi and the north-west, Malaysia · Langkawi, Kedah, Perlisrainy
Distinct dry season Dec–Apr; the wettest months are Aug–Oct.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Malaysia overall
- High
- Prices · Malaysia overall
- High
Malaysia overall: Merdeka Day 31 Aug; east coast still good; watch haze.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast