Ko Samui vs Langkawi in January

Langkawi is the better pick in January — 88 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Langkawi is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Ko Samui is hot, rainy, muggy air.

Ko Samui vs LangkawiJanuary climate, side by side

Ko SamuiLangkawi
Comfort score84/100 (A)88/100 (A)
Feels-like high33°C37°C
Avg high / low29° / 25°33° / 25°
Rainfall100 mm59 mm
Rainy days1011
Humidity78%75%
Air quality (AQI)6240

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Ko Samui vs Langkawi in January — FAQ

Is January better in Ko Samui or Langkawi?
Langkawi is the better pick in January — 88 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Langkawi is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Ko Samui is hot, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Ko Samui vs Langkawi in January?
In January, Ko Samui averages 29°C high / 25°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Langkawi averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 59 mm.