Best Time to Visit Langkawi for Backpacking – January Scores 55/100

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55/100

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Based on optimal climate

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January

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27°C – 29°C

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The best time to visit Langkawi for backpacking is January, February, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Langkawi

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	145	9.9	79%	shoulder
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	95	6.8	77%	shoulder
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	138	9.2	77%	shoulder
April	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	34°	163	13.3	80%	wet
May	40Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	29°	33°	235	18	81%	wet
June	43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	33°	203	16.3	80%	wet
July	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	204	16.3	80%	wet
August	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	261	19.2	80%	wet
September	44Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	244	19.7	81%	wet
October	44Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	261	22.8	82%	wet
November	48Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	32°	259	20.7	81%	wet
December	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	229	17.1	80%	wet