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Langkawi in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Langkawi in December 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Langkawi in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +84°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 20 rainy days in the month and around 115 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
+72°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
115 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Langkawi has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Langkawi in December

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

Going from a maximum of +88°F during the day to a minimum of +77°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +84°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +86°F.

Is Langkawi warm or cold in December?

Langkawi is typically warm in December.

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

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

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

Climate in Langkawi in December

Langkawi weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+72°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+93°F+95°F
Rainfall
245 mm115 mm38 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
82%77%71%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
023
Cloudy days
2713
Rainy days
242014
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 245 mm to 115 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 77%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 0 to 2.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Langkawi is gradually decreasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Langkawi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 140 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December 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 December in Langkawi?

This is the weather in Langkawi in December 2023:
1 December
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+84°F
2 December
🌧️
+81°F
3 December
🌧️
+82°F
4 December
🌧️
+85°F
5 December
☀️
+84°F
6 December
☁️
+87°F
7 December
☁️
+84°F
8 December
☀️
+87°F
9 December
☀️
+86°F
10 December
☀️
+86°F
11 December
☁️
+86°F
12 December
☀️
+86°F
13 December
☁️
+82°F
14 December
☁️
+84°F
15 December
☀️
+82°F
16 December
☀️
+86°F
17 December
☀️
+86°F
18 December
☀️
+86°F
19 December
☀️
+84°F
20 December
☀️
+86°F
21 December
☀️
+86°F
22 December
☀️
+86°F
23 December
☁️
+84°F
24 December
🌧️
+79°F
25 December
☁️
+79°F
26 December
☁️
+82°F
27 December
☁️
+84°F
28 December
☀️
+84°F
29 December
☁️
+85°F
30 December
☀️
+84°F
31 December
☀️
+85°F
In December 2023 Langkawi had 16 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 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 December 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 December:

Is December a good time to visit Langkawi?

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

Can you sunbathe in Langkawi in December?

December 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 December?

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

Is it sunny in Langkawi in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Langkawi in December, 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.