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Langkawi Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Langkawi. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Langkawi is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2176 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The seasons in Langkawi, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 309 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 47 mm over 4 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

October, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 32°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Langkawi Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Malaysia

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Malaysia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Annual
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Legend heavy rainfall high moderate low almost none
Heavy annual rainfall has been defined as more than 1000 mm precipitation. High: 600 mm to 1000 mm. Moderate: 250 mm to 600 mm. Low: less than 250 mm.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Langkawi’s average annual precipitation is 2176 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

  • The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
  • Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
  • A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Langkawi’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Langkawi Climate page.


Current rainfall in Langkawi

Sun   Dec 22
33°C | 26°C
NE 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
33°C | 25°C
E 4 m/s
0.5 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Tue   Dec 24
33°C | 25°C
NE 3 m/s
1.7 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

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