Where and when
Best time to visit Langkawi from India
Langkawi is a duty-free island group off Malaysia's north-west coast, a short hop from Kuala Lumpur, with a cable car and skybridge over rainforest, mangrove boat trips and calm beaches at Pantai Cenang.
Cheapest month to fly: April, from ₹21,777 return (Chennai, seen 9 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹21,777 from Chennai.
Langkawi month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Peak | 30° / 24°C | 77 mm | ₹33k ● live ₹39k |
| February | Peak | 32° / 24°C | 36 mm | ₹28k ● live ₹40k |
| March | Peak | 32° / 25°C | 115 mm | ₹24k ● live ₹29k |
| April LIMA'27 (Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition) | Shoulder | 32° / 26°C | 166 mm | ₹22k ● live ₹22k |
| May | Off-season | 30° / 27°C | 207 mm | – |
| June | Off-season | 30° / 27°C | 176 mm | – |
| July | Off-season | 29° / 26°C | 194 mm | – |
| August | Off-season | 29° / 26°C | 225 mm | – |
| September | Off-season | 29° / 26°C | 257 mm | – |
| October | Off-season | 29° / 26°C | 304 mm | ₹23k seen 27 Sep |
| November Deepavali (public holiday), Ironman Langkawi | Off-season | 29° / 25°C | 268 mm | ₹23k ● live ₹38k |
| December Year-end school holidays | Shoulder | 29° / 25°C | 174 mm | ₹33k ● live ₹54k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: Malaysian Meteorological Department: Climate of Malaysia (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Langkawi
- Deepavali (public holiday) · 8 Nov 2026. National public holiday and a popular getaway weekend for Malaysians, so ferries and beach resorts fill; the island's Indian community celebrates with open houses. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Ironman Langkawi · 20–21 Nov 2026. Triathlon weekend based at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre; expect road restrictions on the course and busy hotels around Pantai Cenang and Kuah. source, checked 2026-10-09
- LIMA'27 (Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition) · 20–24 Apr 2027. Biennial defence and air show with flypasts over the island; hotels and flights fill with delegations and visitors for the week, so book early or avoid it. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Year-end school holidays · 3–31 Dec 2027. Kedah schools break from 3 December and most other states from 4 December 2027, which fills the island's resorts and the Kuala Perlis and Kuala Kedah ferries through to New Year. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Langkawi by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days. Visa-free until 31 Dec 2026. Fill the free MDAC arrival card within 3 days before arrival.
Langkawi: questions
What is the best time to visit Langkawi?
Langkawi's peak season is January, February and March, with April and December as shoulder months. The Malaysian Meteorological Department puts the peninsula's main rainy peak in October and November and its driest month in February, which matches Langkawi's table: December to March is the dry, calm-sea window, April is a transition, and May to November brings the south-west monsoon's rain and rougher seas.
When is the rainy season in Langkawi?
The wettest months are September, October and November, with about 257 mm, 304 mm, 268 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Langkawi get?
March is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 32°C. January has the coolest nights, around 24°C.
When is Langkawi most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in January, February and March. Events that draw crowds: Deepavali (public holiday) (8 Nov 2026), Ironman Langkawi (20–21 Nov 2026), LIMA'27 (Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition) (20–24 Apr 2027), Year-end school holidays (3–31 Dec 2027).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Langkawi from India?
April 2027 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹21,777 from Chennai. We have fares for 7 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Malaysia?
Indian passport holders can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days. Visa-free until 31 Dec 2026. Fill the free MDAC arrival card within 3 days before arrival.
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