Langkawi vs Phuket

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Phuket edges ahead as the better destination in May. Phuket offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 25 rain days, while Langkawi sees 10 sunshine hours and 26 rain days.

Langkawi can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Phuket runs hot at 29°C.

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

Langkawi reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 26°C (79°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Phuket averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 27°C (81°F) for the low, with a daily range of 2°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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

Langkawi receives approximately 232 mm of rainfall across 26 rain days during May. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Phuket sees 258 mm over 25 rain days. That makes Phuket the drier option by 1 rain day and 26 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.