Langkawi weather in April

April is a good time to visit Langkawi even though it’s the beginning of the wet season.

You can expect around eight hours of sunshine daily, with occasional brief afternoon rain showers.

How hot is it in Langkawi in April?
April is one of the hottest months of the year in Langkawi when daytime temperatures reach an average high of 32°C (90°F), with high heat and humidity, falling to a night-time low of 25°C (77°F).

How sunny is it in Langkawi in April?
There are normally eight hours of bright sunshine each day in Langkawi in April – that's around 61% of daylight hours.

Sunrise & sunset in April?
Sunrise is around 7:10am with sunset around 7:30pm.

How warm is the sea around Langkawi in April?
The average sea temperature in Langkawi in April is 30°C (86°F).

Does it rain in Langkawi in April?
There are usually 15 days with some rain in Langkawi in April; the average monthly rainfall is 150 mm (6 in).

How windy is it in Langkawi in April?
April sees an average hourly wind speed of 10 kilometres per hour (6 mph; 5 knots).

What to do in Langkawi in April?
Despite the often wet weather, conditions in April are still good for sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving.

It’s also a good time for island hopping, exploring the Pulau Payar Marine Park by boat, as well as hiking through lush rainforest to scenic waterfalls en route to Gunung Raya Mountain.

Or, enjoying some duty-free shopping in the main town of Kuah.

Local holidays?
None.


Langkawi – April weather

Temperature icon High Temp: 32°C (90°F)
temperature icon Low Temp: 25°C (77°F)
sun icon Sunshine: 8 hours per day
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Moderately hot icon
Daylight: 12 hours per day
wind icon Wind speed: 10 km/h (6 mph; 5 knots)
umbrella icon Wet Days: 15 days with some rain
rain cloud Rainfall: 150 mm (6 in) per month
Very high heat & humidity  icon Comfort Level: High heat; ≤ 30 muggy days
11
Moderately hot icon
UV Index: Extreme
swimming icon Sea Temp: 30°C (86°F)
Langkawi Island, Malaysia

Best time to visit Langkawi

The best time to visit Langkawi is between December and March. However, anytime is good to visit this beautiful tropical island.

Langkawi is blessed with a sunny, hot and humid climate with an average high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 25°C (77°F) throughout the year.

Langkawi weather overview


Langkawi weather by month


Note: Meteorological data for Langkawi Island is based on weather statistics gathered for the period 2000 to 2020, and is sourced from the Malaysian Meteorological Department at the closest weather station, Langkawi International Airport (LGK), which is located on the west coast of Langkawi Island around 15km (9mi) from Kuah.

Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.


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Latest update: Langkawi weather in April: 26 March, 2024


Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.



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