Sun, sea & sand

Langkawi (Kuah) weather in August

Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

71

Holiday weather in August

Good

Best time to visit: December – March

Air temperature30°CNight 25°
Sea temperature30.1°Cvery warm
Sunshine6hrs / dayof 12.3 h daylight
Rainy days23days / month229 mm

What is the weather like in Langkawi (Kuah) in August?

In August, Langkawi (Kuah) is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 229 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Langkawi (Kuah).

August compared

How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.

JulyJulAugustAugSeptemberSep
Score727170
Day30°30°29°
Night26°25°25°
Sea30°30°30°
Sun7 h6 h6 h
Rain days212325

More details for August

Daylight
12 h 20 min07:16 – 19:35
UV index
14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
86 %on average
Hot days
10 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+8Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in August

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Langkawi (Kuah) in August: quick answers

Is Langkawi (Kuah) hot in August?

Yes. In August, Langkawi (Kuah) is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Langkawi (Kuah) in August?

Yes. In August the sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in Langkawi (Kuah) in August?

It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 229 mm.

Langkawi (Kuah) month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)