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Langkawi in August: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Langkawi in August is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 29 °C, and the sea is about 30 °C. With about 25 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
52/100 · #8
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#8
Sun
#6
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: none
Langkawi · AugustPhoto: Engin Akyurt · CC0Climate facts
- Average high
- 29 °C
- Average low
- 26 °C
- Sea
- 30 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 25 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 30 | 26 | 24 | 185 | 6.1 | 82 | 2.3 | 30 | 52 |
| August (selected) | 29 | 26 | 25 | 232 | 6.2 | 82 | 2.5 | 30 | 52 |
| September | 29 | 26 | 26 | 264 | 6.0 | 83 | 2.4 | 30 | 53 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: August (52/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | ±0 | +0.2 °C | +0.2 °C | -1.4 | -46.6 mm | -0.1 h | -0.6 % | -0.1 m/s | +0.1 °C |
| September | +1 | -0.3 °C | -0.4 °C | +1.2 | +31.9 mm | -0.2 h | +1.1 % | ±0 m/s | -0.4 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Langkawi in August?
The average daily high is around 29 °C, with an average daily low of about 26 °C.
Can you swim in Langkawi in August?
The sea is about 30 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Langkawi in August?
The curated estimate is about 25 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 232 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Langkawi?
By the climate score, January and February are the strongest months for Langkawi. For a beach trip: January, February, October and December. August is not among them.