If you plan to visit Langkawi in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +86°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 22 rainy days in the month and around 213 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
213 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Langkawi has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Langkawi in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Langkawi for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +79°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +86°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +84°F.
Is Langkawi warm or cold in May?
Langkawi is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +79°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
May is one of the warmest months in Langkawi, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Langkawi in May
Langkawi weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+86°F
+86°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+75°F
+73°F
+73°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+93°F
+93°F
Rainfall
178 mm
213 mm
158 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
80%
82%
81%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
1
1
3
Rainy days
21
22
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 178 mm to 213 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Langkawi in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Langkawi is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Langkawi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 90% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 186 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May 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 May in Langkawi?
This is the weather in Langkawi in May 2023:
1 May
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+88°F
2 May
☀️
+88°F
3 May
☀️
+87°F
4 May
🌧️
+88°F
5 May
🌧️
+87°F
6 May
🌧️
+86°F
7 May
🌧️
+85°F
8 May
☀️
+88°F
9 May
☀️
+88°F
10 May
☀️
+88°F
11 May
☀️
+92°F
12 May
☀️
+91°F
13 May
☀️
+90°F
14 May
☀️
+88°F
15 May
🌧️
+88°F
16 May
☀️
+87°F
17 May
🌧️
+87°F
18 May
🌧️
+84°F
19 May
☁️
+86°F
20 May
🌧️
+86°F
21 May
🌧️
+85°F
22 May
☀️
+85°F
23 May
☀️
+87°F
24 May
🌧️
+86°F
25 May
🌧️
+86°F
26 May
🌧️
+82°F
27 May
🌧️
+86°F
28 May
🌧️
+84°F
29 May
🌧️
+85°F
30 May
🌧️
+85°F
31 May
🌧️
+84°F
In May 2023 Langkawi had 13 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Langkawi climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Langkawi in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Langkawi?
It’s always a good time to visit Langkawi, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Langkawi in May?
May 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 May?
Langkawi is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Langkawi in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Langkawi in May, 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.
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.
