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Langkawi in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Langkawi in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Langkawi in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +86°F and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 14 rainy days and 38 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Langkawi has good weather in January.
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Average temperature in Langkawi in January

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

Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +75°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +88°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +90°F.

Is Langkawi warm or cold in January?

Langkawi is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +86°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 January is compared to other months in Langkawi:

Climate in Langkawi in January

Langkawi weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+84°F+86°F+88°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+72°F+70°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+95°F+97°F
Rainfall
115 mm38 mm44 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%71%70%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1010 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
232
Cloudy days
71310
Rainy days
201414
Snowy days
000

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +84°F to +86°F during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 115 mm to 38 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Langkawi is gradually decreasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Langkawi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 80 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January 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 January in Langkawi?

This is the weather in Langkawi in January 2023:
1 January
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+89°F
2 January
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+89°F
3 January
☀️
+89°F
4 January
☀️
+89°F
5 January
☀️
+89°F
6 January
☀️
+85°F
7 January
🌧️
+80°F
8 January
☀️
+84°F
9 January
☀️
+87°F
10 January
☀️
+87°F
11 January
☀️
+87°F
12 January
☀️
+85°F
13 January
☀️
+85°F
14 January
🌧️
+87°F
15 January
☀️
+89°F
16 January
☀️
+89°F
17 January
☀️
+89°F
18 January
☀️
+89°F
19 January
☀️
+89°F
20 January
☀️
+85°F
21 January
☀️
+85°F
22 January
☀️
+87°F
23 January
☀️
+89°F
24 January
☀️
+87°F
25 January
☀️
+87°F
26 January
☀️
+87°F
27 January
☀️
+89°F
28 January
☀️
+87°F
29 January
☀️
+91°F
30 January
☀️
+85°F
31 January
☀️
+89°F
In January 2023 Langkawi had 29 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 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 January 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 January:

Is January a good time to visit Langkawi?

January is a really good time to go to Langkawi. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Langkawi.

Can you sunbathe in Langkawi in January?

January 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 January?

Langkawi is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Langkawi in January?

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

Other cities in Malaysia

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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.