UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Langkawit, Malaysia 
will be up to 12.2, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-10
UV index at 12.2 in Langkawit means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
Langkawit, Malaysia, has a UV index that ranges from moderate to very high, especially during midday hours. The UV index can reach values around 8 to 12, meaning the sun is strong there.
The area experiences a tropical climate with warm, humid weather year-round. It has a wet season from April to October with heavy rain and a drier season from November to March with less rain and more sunshine.
Compared to other parts of Malaysia and nearby countries like Thailand and Indonesia, Langkawit is similarly hot and humid. It tends to have more rain during the monsoon season than some northern areas but less than the rainiest parts of Indonesia.
See the UV index hour by hour for Langkawit, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.