Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands located in the Andaman Sea off the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Kedah. It is known for its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and clear turquoise waters. Langkawi is a popular destination for tourists, especially for those looking for a relaxing beach holiday.
The largest and most populous island in the archipelago is Pulau Langkawi. It is surrounded by several smaller islands, including Pulau Tuba, Pulau Rebak, and Pulau Dayang Bunting. The main town on the island is Kuah, which serves as the administrative centre for the district of Langkawi.
Langkawi has a rich history and was once part of the ancient kingdom of Kedah. It was mentioned in the Malay Annals as early as the 10th century and was a major trading port in the region. In the 18th century, the island was invaded by the Siamese and was later ceded to the British in 1909.
Today, Langkawi is a duty-free zone and has become a popular tourist destination. The island is home to many attractions, including the Langkawi Cable Car, Langkawi Sky Bridge, and Langkawi Wildlife Park. There are also several cultural attractions such as the Langkawi Cultural Village and Langkawi Art Museum.
Langkawi is a beautiful destination with something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing beach holiday or an adventure-filled getaway, Langkawi is the perfect place to visit.
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Langkawi in Malaysia experiences a tropical climate with an average temperature of 27°C and high humidity throughout the year. The dry season runs from November to March, with hot and sunny days and cooler evenings. The wet season from April to October brings heavy rainfall, with May and October being the wettest months. The temperatures remain consistent during the wet season, with the exception of the occasional thunderstorm. From December to February, Langkawi experiences the coolest temperatures, making it the best time to visit.
Our weather forecast for Langkawi helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Oct. 8th 2024 Oct. 8th 2024 | max: 29.0 °C min: 27.4 °C |
16.6 m/s 17.6 m/s |
80.5 % 19.8 m |
72.1 % 1,011 hPa |
07:07:38 19:08:57 |
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Oct. 9th 2024 Oct. 9th 2024 | max: 29.0 °C min: 27.9 °C |
9.0 m/s 9.0 m/s |
86.2 % 22.2 m |
68.6 % 1,010 hPa |
07:07:31 19:08:30 |
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Oct. 10th 2024 Oct. 10th 2024 | max: 28.8 °C min: 27.4 °C |
6.8 m/s 7.2 m/s |
45.1 % 23.1 m |
69.7 % 1,009 hPa |
07:07:25 19:08:04 |
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Oct. 11th 2024 Oct. 11th 2024 | max: 28.7 °C min: 26.5 °C |
11.9 m/s 11.2 m/s |
72.1 % 23.1 m |
72.6 % 1,008 hPa |
07:07:20 19:07:38 |
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Oct. 12th 2024 Oct. 12th 2024 | max: 28.9 °C min: 27.1 °C |
13.0 m/s 12.2 m/s |
62.4 % 22.0 m |
71.3 % 1,009 hPa |
07:07:15 19:07:13 |
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Oct. 13th 2024 Oct. 13th 2024 | max: 28.8 °C min: 27.7 °C |
14.0 m/s 12.6 m/s |
51.4 % 21.4 m |
75.6 % 1,009 hPa |
07:07:10 19:06:49 |
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Oct. 14th 2024 Oct. 14th 2024 | max: 28.4 °C min: 27.9 °C |
23.0 m/s 22.3 m/s |
81.0 % 20.9 m |
77.5 % 1,009 hPa |
07:07:06 19:06:24 |
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Oct. 15th 2024 Oct. 15th 2024 | max: 28.4 °C min: 27.8 °C |
14.0 m/s 15.1 m/s |
99.9 % 23.5 m |
75.5 % 1,009 hPa |
07:07:02 19:06:01 |
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Oct. 16th 2024 Oct. 16th 2024 | max: 28.3 °C min: 27 °C |
23.8 m/s 21.2 m/s |
90.0 % 22.0 m |
76.4 % 1,010 hPa |
07:06:59 19:05:38 |
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Oct. 17th 2024 Oct. 17th 2024 | max: 27.9 °C min: 26.2 °C |
19.1 m/s 16.9 m/s |
92.6 % 21.5 m |
77.3 % 1,011 hPa |
07:06:56 19:05:16 |
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Oct. 18th 2024 Oct. 18th 2024 | max: 26.6 °C min: 24.5 °C |
20.5 m/s 21.2 m/s |
99.8 % 13.7 m |
85.8 % 1,011 hPa |
07:06:54 19:04:54 |
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Oct. 19th 2024 Oct. 19th 2024 | max: 27.4 °C min: 24.4 °C |
14.8 m/s 16.4 m/s |
96.4 % 19.0 m |
80.5 % 1,012 hPa |
07:06:52 19:04:33 |
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Oct. 20th 2024 Oct. 20th 2024 | max: 28.3 °C min: 27.2 °C |
10.1 m/s 10.8 m/s |
94.1 % 24.1 m |
71.0 % 1,011 hPa |
07:06:52 19:04:13 |
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Oct. 21st 2024 Oct. 21st 2024 | max: 28.3 °C min: 27.8 °C |
10.1 m/s 12.2 m/s |
94.8 % 24.1 m |
70.9 % 1,011 hPa |
07:06:51 19:03:53 |
Would you like to travel to Langkawi on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Langkawi.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Nov. 5th 2024 Tuesday, 5th of Nov. 2024 | MS Europa 2 | 10:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Nov. 23rd 2024 Saturday, 23rd of Nov. 2024 | MS Europa | 06:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Nov. 27th 2024 Wednesday, 27th of Nov. 2024 | Vasco da Gama | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Dec. 7th 2024 Saturday, 7th of Dec. 2024 | Mein Schiff 6 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Dec. 24th 2024 Tuesday, 24th of Dec. 2024 | LE LAPEROUSE | 08:00 am | 02:30 pm | |
Dec. 25th 2024 Wednesday, 25th of Dec. 2024 | Celebrity Millennium | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jan. 4th 2025 Saturday, 4th of Jan. 2025 | Mein Schiff 6 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jan. 4th 2025 Saturday, 4th of Jan. 2025 | Seven Seas Voyager | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jan. 7th 2025 Tuesday, 7th of Jan. 2025 | MS Riviera | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 10th 2025 Friday, 10th of Jan. 2025 | Celebrity Millennium | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jan. 17th 2025 Friday, 17th of Jan. 2025 | Mein Schiff 6 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jan. 18th 2025 Saturday, 18th of Jan. 2025 | Celebrity Millennium | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Feb. 1st 2025 Saturday, 1st of Feb. 2025 | Mein Schiff 6 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Feb. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Feb. 2025 | Celebrity Millennium | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Feb. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Feb. 2025 | Mein Schiff 6 | 09:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Feb. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Feb. 2025 | LE LAPEROUSE | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 1st 2025 Saturday, 1st of Mar. 2025 | Mein Schiff 6 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Mar. 2025 | MS Zuiderdam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Apr. 7th 2025 Monday, 7th of Apr. 2025 | MS Regatta | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Apr. 22nd 2025 Tuesday, 22nd of Apr. 2025 | MS Nautica | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Nov. 13th 2025 Thursday, 13th of Nov. 2025 | MS Riviera | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Nov. 2025 | Mein Schiff 6 | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Nov. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Nov. 2025 | Mein Schiff 6 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Dec. 13th 2025 Saturday, 13th of Dec. 2025 | Celebrity Millennium | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Dec. 25th 2025 Thursday, 25th of Dec. 2025 | Mein Schiff 6 | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Dec. 30th 2025 Tuesday, 30th of Dec. 2025 | Celebrity Millennium | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Dec. 31st 2025 Wednesday, 31st of Dec. 2025 | Seven Seas Navigator | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jan. 7th 2026 Wednesday, 7th of Jan. 2026 | Celebrity Millennium | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jan. 17th 2026 Saturday, 17th of Jan. 2026 | Mein Schiff 6 | 09:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jan. 21st 2026 Wednesday, 21st of Jan. 2026 | MS Regatta | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 23rd 2026 Friday, 23rd of Jan. 2026 | Celebrity Millennium | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jan. 31st 2026 Saturday, 31st of Jan. 2026 | Mein Schiff 6 | 09:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Feb. 21st 2026 Saturday, 21st of Feb. 2026 | Mein Schiff 6 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Feb. 28th 2026 Saturday, 28th of Feb. 2026 | MS Sirena | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 25th 2026 Wednesday, 25th of Mar. 2026 | MS Sirena | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Apr. 11th 2026 Saturday, 11th of Apr. 2026 | Seven Seas Mariner | 10:30 am | 07:00 pm | |
Apr. 12th 2026 Sunday, 12th of Apr. 2026 | Seven Seas Mariner | 10:30 am | 07:00 pm | |
Apr. 13th 2026 Monday, 13th of Apr. 2026 | MS Amadea | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm |
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.Port | Distance |
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Langkawi Island in Malaysia | 6,74 km |
Georgetown - Penang in Malaysia | 119,05 km |
Penang in Malaysia | 119,38 km |
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Tambon Patong in Thailand | 237,24 km |
Phuket in Thailand | 240,30 km |