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Langkawi in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Langkawi in May is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 30 °C, and the sea is about 31 °C. With about 26 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
48/100 · #11
Warmth
#4
Dryness
#9
Sun
#4
Sea warmth
#1
Published best categories: none
Langkawi · MayPhoto: Engin Akyurt · CC0Climate facts
- Average high
- 30 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 31 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 26 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 32 | 26 | 23 | 167 | 7.3 | 78 | 2.0 | 30 | 46 |
| May (selected) | 30 | 27 | 26 | 204 | 6.6 | 81 | 2.0 | 31 | 48 |
| June | 30 | 27 | 24 | 174 | 6.2 | 81 | 2.2 | 30 | 50 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (48/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -2 | +1.2 °C | -0.6 °C | -3.3 | -36.8 mm | +0.7 h | -2.8 % | -0.1 m/s | -0.2 °C |
| June | +2 | -0.6 °C | -0.2 °C | -2.1 | -30 mm | -0.4 h | +0.3 % | +0.2 m/s | -0.1 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Langkawi in May?
The average daily high is around 30 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Langkawi in May?
The sea is about 31 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Langkawi in May?
The curated estimate is about 26 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 204 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. May is not among them.