Month guide · Langkawi · Malaysia
Langkawi in November
What November is really like in Langkawi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Rain eases through the month as the dry season approaches; prices start to climb.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 11th-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 15 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:11
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 19:01
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Early monsoon (May–August). Showers most days but often short, full waterfalls and green forest; Malaysian and Gulf holiday visitors keep it fairly busy.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
November has no major recurring festival in Langkawi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
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 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 15 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 November a good time to visit Langkawi?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Langkawi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Langkawi?
It is a shoulder-season month. Rain eases through the month as the dry season approaches; prices start to climb.
+How warm is Langkawi in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Langkawi in November?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.