An archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, Langkawi is steeped in legends, including the curse of Mahsuri, a maiden wrongfully executed 200 years ago. The main island gained UNESCO Global Geopark status in 2007 for its 550-million-year-old geological formations, the oldest in Southeast Asia. Its duty-free status since 1987 has made it a popular Malaysian holiday destination.
Nights sit around 25°C and afternoons around 31°C.
Langkawi barely changes season: afternoons sit around 32°C and nights around 26°C most of the year.
There is a clear wet season from April – November, peaking in October with around 363 mm. The dry months run from January.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: March averages an AQI of 56, while October clears to 28.
Daylight is steady all year, around 12.0 hours a day.
For what you're after, the best months in Langkawi are December – March. Expect fast internet (161 Mbps) and a low cost of living (about €700 a month).
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