When to go · Layang Layang

Layang Layang in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–Aug (the resort's operating window)). Across Malaysia: Inter-monsoon storms on the west coast; islands close late month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C); average high / low
Rain days: 18
Crowds: Low; Malaysia overall
Prices: Low; Malaysia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedMalaysia month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–Aug (the resort's operating window)). Across Malaysia: Inter-monsoon storms on the west coast; islands close late month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

Layang LayangHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 18 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 18 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malaysia overall: Low
Prices · Malaysia overall: Low

Malaysia overall: Inter-monsoon storms on the west coast; islands close late month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Layang Layang, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Mar: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Oct: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 18
Mar: 9 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Oct: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Mar: 1

October: Outside the best window (Mar–Aug (the resort's operating window)). Across Malaysia: Inter-monsoon storms on the west coast; islands close late month.

March: Inside Layang Layang's best window: Mar–Aug (the resort's operating window).

Layang Layang: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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