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Langkawi in January: weather, sea & travel advice

Langkawi in January is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 30 °C (warm), and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 3 rainy days it is very dry.

Strand und Dschungel auf LangkawiLangkawi · JanuaryPhoto: Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand · CC0

Climate facts

Day
30 °C
Night
23 °C
Sea
29 °C
Rainy days
3 rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Humidity
81 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent89/100
City breakExcellent80/100
ActiveLimited64/100
FamilyExcellent82/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 30 °C
  • Little rain (about 3 rainy days)
  • Warm, swimmable sea (29 °C)

To consider

  • High humidity (81 %)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
30
J
31
F
32
M
31
A
30
M
30
J
29
J
29
A
29
S
29
O
29
N
29
D
Rainy daysdays
3
J
4
F
7
M
12
A
14
M
11
J
12
J
13
A
16
S
18
O
13
N
7
D

Similar destinations in January

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Langkawi in January?

Daytime highs average around 30 °C, with nights around 23 °C.

Can you swim in Langkawi in January?

The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).

Does it rain a lot in Langkawi in January?

On the long-term average, expect about 3 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Langkawi?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.