Phuket vs Langkawi

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.

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

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

Phuket reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 26°C (79°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Langkawi averages 32°C (90°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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.

Phuket receives approximately 22 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during February. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Langkawi sees 45 mm over 8 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%.