Langkawi vs Phuket

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Phuket edges ahead as the better destination in February. Phuket offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Langkawi sees 11 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Langkawi can feel quite hot at 32°C, so plan for heat. Phuket runs hot at 29°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Phuket is the stronger choice in February.

Langkawi reaches an average high of 32°C (90°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Phuket averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 26°C (79°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.

Langkawi receives approximately 45 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Phuket sees 22 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Phuket the drier option by 4 rain days and 23 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.