Month guide · Langkawi · Malaysia
Langkawi in December
What December 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
December is one of the best months to visit Langkawi. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. The dry season returns with calm seas; school holidays and Christmas make it the busiest month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the coolest month in Langkawi: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with November (31°C (88°F)), December is about as warm; by January highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:24
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 19:09
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Late monsoon (September–November). The wettest stretch, with rough seas in September and October; quiet and lower-priced, improving through November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Malaysian school holidays (usually December)
- New Year's Eve on Pantai Cenang
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Tanjung Rhu
Tanjung Rhu beach
A long, shallow beach on the north coast shaded by casuarina trees, with limestone islets offshore and clear water in the dry months.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Nature
- Photo spot
Historic site · Kampung Mawat
Mahsuri's Tomb (Makam Mahsuri)
Combine it with lunch at a local warung on the road to Padang Matsirat.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Kilim
Galeria Perdana
A museum of thousands of state gifts presented to former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad and his wife, from Formula One cars and porcelain to portraits and weapons.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- History
- Off the beaten path
Beach · Tanjung Rhu
Black Sand Beach (Pantai Pasir Hitam)
Combine it with Tanjung Rhu on the same drive along the north coast.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Langkawi.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 23°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Langkawi?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Langkawi?
It is one of the best months to visit Langkawi. The dry season returns with calm seas; school holidays and Christmas make it the busiest month.
+How warm is Langkawi in December?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Langkawi in December?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.