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Langkawi in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Langkawi in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Langkawi, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Langkawi in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Langkawi in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +84°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 23 rainy days in the month and around 209 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+68°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
209 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Langkawi has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Langkawi in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Langkawi for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +77°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +84°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +82°F.

Is Langkawi warm or cold in August?

Langkawi is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +79°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Langkawi:

Climate in Langkawi in August

Langkawi weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+68°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+91°F+95°F
Rainfall
183 mm209 mm250 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
82%82%84%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1008 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
321
Rainy days
222324
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 183 mm to 209 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Langkawi in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Langkawi is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Langkawi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 97% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 249 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Langkawi wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 296 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 45% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Langkawi?

This is the weather in Langkawi in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+83°F
2 August
☀️
+85°F
3 August
☀️
+85°F
4 August
☀️
+85°F
5 August
☀️
+85°F
6 August
☀️
+85°F
7 August
🌧️
+83°F
8 August
☀️
+85°F
9 August
🌧️
+83°F
10 August
🌧️
+83°F
11 August
☀️
+85°F
12 August
🌧️
+85°F
13 August
🌧️
+83°F
14 August
🌧️
+82°F
15 August
🌧️
+84°F
16 August
🌧️
+82°F
17 August
🌧️
+83°F
18 August
☀️
+85°F
19 August
☀️
+85°F
20 August
☀️
+84°F
21 August
🌧️
+83°F
22 August
🌧️
+84°F
23 August
🌧️
+83°F
24 August
🌧️
+84°F
25 August
☀️
+85°F
26 August
🌧️
+83°F
27 August
☀️
+85°F
28 August
☀️
+85°F
29 August
🌧️
+84°F
30 August
🌧️
+85°F
31 August
🌧️
+83°F
In August 2023 Langkawi had 13 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 72%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Langkawi climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Langkawi in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+83°F) and the highest in 2019 (+89°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 1459 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 2507 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Langkawi in August:

Is August a good time to visit Langkawi?

It’s always a good time to visit Langkawi, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Langkawi in August?

August is warm in Langkawi. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Langkawi rainy in August?

Langkawi is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Langkawi in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Langkawi in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Malaysia

Check out the weather for other cities in Malaysia.

Monthly weather in Langkawi

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Langkawi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.