Langkawi weather in May
May in Langkawi: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Langkawi · #632 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Langkawi climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 232 mm / 9.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 26 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Langkawi?
- May in Langkawi: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Langkawi on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Langkawi in May?
- In May, Langkawi averages a daily high of 30.3°C and a low of 26.3°C, with about 232 mm of rain over roughly 25.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Langkawi in May?
- Langkawi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in May.