Month guide · Langkawi · Malaysia
Langkawi in August
What August is really like in Langkawi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: RoB, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Frequent rain and some rough days that can cancel boat trips; rainforest is at its lushest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 8th-warmest month in Langkawi: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 31 days. Compared with July (31°C (88°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:16
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:35
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Hot season (March–April). The hottest weeks, still mostly dry in March, with afternoon thunderstorms building in April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
- National Day — Merdeka public holiday (31 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Kilim
Kilim Karst Geoforest Park mangrove tour
Boats leave the Kilim jetty in the northeast to weave through mangrove channels between limestone cliffs, usually stopping at a bat cave, a floating fish farm and an opening to the sea.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Iconic
- Photo spot
Beach · Pantai Cenang
Pantai Cenang beach
Swim at the southern or northern ends away from the jet-ski launch areas, and come back for sunset with a drink from a beach bar.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Landmark · Kuah
Eagle Square (Dataran Lang)
A 12-metre statue of a reddish-brown eagle about to take flight stands by the water next to Kuah jetty; the island's name is often linked to the Malay words for eagle (helang) and reddish-brown (kawi).
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Nature · Pantai Kok
Seven Wells Waterfall (Telaga Tujuh)
The upper pools are slippery; wear sandals with grip and keep food hidden from the macaques at the car park.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Langkawi.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 19 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Langkawi?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Langkawi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Langkawi?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Frequent rain and some rough days that can cancel boat trips; rainforest is at its lushest.
+How warm is Langkawi in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Langkawi in August?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.