Langkawi weather in January
January in Langkawi: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Langkawi · #92 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Langkawi climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 35 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Langkawi in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Langkawi?
- January in Langkawi: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Langkawi on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Langkawi in January?
- In January, Langkawi averages a daily high of 30.6°C and a low of 25.1°C, with about 35.2 mm of rain over roughly 7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Langkawi in January?
- Langkawi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in January.