Sun, sea & sand

Langkawi (Kuah) weather in March

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

75

Holiday weather in March

Good

Best time to visit: December – March

Air temperature33°CNight 26°
Sea temperature29.5°Cvery warm
Sunshine8hrs / dayof 12.1 h daylight
Rainy days15days / month104 mm

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

In March, Langkawi (Kuah) is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 104 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Langkawi (Kuah).

March compared

How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.

FebruaryFebMarchMarAprilApr
Score877574
Day33°33°31°
Night25°26°26°
Sea29°30°30°
Sun9 h8 h8 h
Rain days81524

More details for March

Daylight
12 h 5 min07:28 – 19:33
UV index
13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
30 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
66 %on average
Hot days
27 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+8Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %79 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %21 %

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

What to pack in March

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

Langkawi (Kuah) in March: quick answers

Is Langkawi (Kuah) hot in March?

Yes. In March, Langkawi (Kuah) is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C and nights stay around 26 °C. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Langkawi (Kuah) in March?

Yes. In March the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

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

It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 104 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)