May · Malaysia
Best time to visit Langkawi in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Langkawi in May
Average temperature 29°C, 211 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.7/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 29°C
- Rainfall
- 211 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Langkawi scores 6.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 29°C, 211 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Langkawi mixes rainforest, mangrove channels and duty-free beaches off Malaysia's north-west coast.
May in Langkawi: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 29°C (85°F) and humidity near 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
211 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? January scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Langkawi in May?
- In May, Langkawi averages 29°C, 211 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Langkawi?
- May earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Langkawi in May?
- Expect about 211 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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