Month guide · Langkawi · Malaysia
Langkawi in May
What May is really like in Langkawi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
May is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. The monsoon season begins; expect showers most days but plenty of sun between them, and lower hotel rates.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Langkawi: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 31 days. Compared with April (33°C (91°F)), May is about as warm; by June highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 07:05
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 19:29
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Dry season (December–February). Sunny, calm and clear, with the best conditions for beaches, snorkelling and the cable car, and the highest prices around Christmas and Chinese New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes May one of the better-value months to book.
Events in May
- LIMA — Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (usually May in odd-numbered years)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Kilim
Kilim Karst Geoforest Park mangrove tour
Choose an operator that does not feed the eagles; the practice disrupts their natural behaviour and better tours focus on the geology and the mangroves instead.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Iconic
- Photo spot
Beach · Pantai Cenang
Pantai Cenang beach
About two kilometres of soft sand on the southwest coast, with gentle water outside the monsoon months and Pulau Rebak and the southern islands on the horizon.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Landmark · Kuah
Eagle Square (Dataran Lang)
Visit in the late afternoon, when the light falls on the statue and the square is cooler.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Nature · Pantai Kok
Seven Wells Waterfall (Telaga Tujuh)
A series of seven connected pools on Gunung Mat Cincang feeds a waterfall that drops down the mountainside near the Oriental Village.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Langkawi.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 17 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 May 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 May a good time to visit Langkawi?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The monsoon season begins; expect showers most days but plenty of sun between them, and lower hotel rates.
+How warm is Langkawi in May?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Langkawi in May?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.