Malaysia Langkawi Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Langkawi is very-high
January is very-high for Langkawi.
Peak dry season + Korean tourist peak. Hotels surge.
Travel score
Langkawi January Weather Stats
Avg High
32°C
Avg Low
24°C
Rainy Days
4
50mm total
Sunshine
9h
Daily avg
Humidity
75%
moderate
UV Index
11
Extreme
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
28°C
swimming
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
9 μg/m³
PM10
18 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
35°C
Nighttime
25°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Driest period
- Ideal beach weather
- Korean tourist peak
Cons
- Hotels surge
January Events & Festivals
- Peak dry season
- Korean tourist peak
Langkawi in January — Full Picture
Peak dry season + Korean tourist peak. Hotels surge.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Tropical light + UV.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
32.7°C
25°C
11/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
32°C
25°C
13/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
31.3°C
24.3°C
13.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current32°C
24°C
6/mo
Langkawi Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 32° | 24° | 4d·50mm | 9h | 75% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 33° | 24° | 5d·60mm | 9h | 75% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| March (Best) | 33° | 25° | 7d·100mm | 9h | 75% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 33° | 25° | 13d·200mm | 8h | 80% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 32° | 25° | 13d·220mm | 8h | 80% | 11 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 32° | 25° | 11d·180mm | 8h | 78% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 32° | 25° | 14d·230mm | 7h | 80% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 32° | 25° | 14d·230mm | 7h | 80% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 32° | 25° | 14d·220mm | 7h | 80% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 24° | 14d·220mm | 7h | 80% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 24° | 12d·170mm | 8h | 78% | 10 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| December (Best) | 31° | 24° | 9d·100mm | 8h | 76% | 10 | Very busy | Peak |
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Langkawi January Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Langkawi?
Langkawi in January is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Langkawi in January?
Langkawi January averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C.
Does it rain much in Langkawi in January?
Langkawi January averages 50mm of rainfall over about 4 rainy days.
What should I wear in Langkawi in January?
Tropical light + UV.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Langkawi in January?
Langkawi January sunrise is 07:15 and sunset is 19:25, with 12h 10min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Langkawi in January?
Langkawi January air quality (AQI) averages 30, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 9μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Langkawi in January?
In January, Langkawi is great for SkyCab + Sky Bridge, Pantai Cenang, Pulau Payar.
Is January peak season in Langkawi?
Langkawi January crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.