Kedah, Malaysia
Kuah
Kuah is a town in Kedah, Malaysia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 30,212. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population30,212
Local time22:51
6.33° N, 99.84° EElevation 11 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month349mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kuah at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:07 · 19:0411 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:47Next holiday8 NovemberDiwaliNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in February
Coolest month25°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthOctober
349 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
27 mm of rain
Warmest sea31°C
May
Weather in Kuah
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 89%
Today22 Oct31°26°8.6 mm
Fri23 Oct28°26°12.2 mm
Sat24 Oct28°26°33.5 mm
Sun25 Oct27°25°34.3 mm
Mon26 Oct27°25°78.9 mm
Tue27 Oct29°26°16.3 mm
Wed28 Oct29°26°8.7 mm
Thu29 Oct27°27°9.8 mm
Fri30 Oct28°26°8.8 mm
Sat31 Oct29°26°0.5 mm
When to go to Kuah
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 53 | 55 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 43 |
| High | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 27 | 39 | 124 | 210 | 237 | 225 | 267 | 290 | 347 | 349 | 220 | 84 |
| Wet days | 9 | 7 | 13 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 18 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Kuah
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kuah
More museums: Believe 5D Art Museum
Outdoors around Kuah
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Viewpoints10Zoos3Golf courses2Aquariums1Surf spots1Mountain huts1Hot springs & thermal baths1Water parks1
The Pallet'sSurf spots
0.4 kmSplash Out LangkawiWater parks
0.5 kmUnderwater WorldAquariums
0.7 kmTelara Air Hangat - Hot SpringsHot springs & thermal baths
1 kmLangkawi Nature ParkZoos
2 kmLangkawi Wildlife ParkZoos
2.4 kmScuba Club langkawiDive site
13 kmNature around Kuah
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kuah
Earthquakes around Kuah
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Kuah
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampung Pokok Asam0.5 kmTaman Seri Pelangi0.7 kmTaman Mansuri1 kmKampung Datok Syed Nahar1.1 kmKampung Bendang Baharu1.7 kmTaman Intan1.7 kmKampung Kuah1.9 kmKampung Bakau2 kmTaman Berlian2.4 kmKampung Kastam3.2 kmKampung Telok4.9 kmKisap5.1 kmKampung Sungai Batu5.4 kmKampung Telok5.4 kmTaman Cenderawasih6.1 kmKampung Mara Ayer6.4 kmKampung Baru Ulu Melaka6.7 kmKampung Mawat6.7 kmKampung Belanga Pechah6.9 kmKampung Bagan Tok Safar7.3 kmKampung Padang Gaong7.7 kmKampung Selat Bagan Pauh7.7 kmKampung Bukit Hantu7.8 kmUlu Melaka7.8 kmKampung Bagan Nyior7.9 kmKampung Bukit Temin8.3 kmKampung Pedukang8.5 kmKampung Bayas8.6 kmKampung Lubok Chempedak8.8 kmKampung Kilim8.8 kmKampung Teluk Bujor9.2 kmKampung Lubok Dalam9.3 kmBukit Sawak9.6 kmKampung Darat9.6 kmKampung Perana9.6 kmKampung Batu Gajah9.7 kmSimpang Kenyum9.8 kmPadang Saga10 kmKampung Kemboja10 kmKampung Tuba10 kmKampung Sungai Itau10 kmKampung Chenek Kura10 kmAyer Hangat11 kmKampung Pengkalan Kechil11 kmKampung Yoi11 kmKampung Teluk Berembang11 kmBagan Asam11 kmKampung Nyiur Chabang11 kmKampung Bukit Lembu11 kmKampung Huma11 kmKampung Bohor Masjid11 kmKampung Geronggang11 kmKampung Bohor Chempedak11 kmChenarong Dalam12 kmBohor Meran12 kmKampung Tanjong12 kmKampung Kedawang12 kmKampung Temoyong12 kmKampung Ketapang12 kmKampung Lubok Setol12 kmKampung Gelam12 kmPasir Hitam12 kmPadang Lalang12 kmChabang Wahid12 kmPadang Matsirat12 kmKampung Tua13 kmTaman Kembara13 kmKampung Bukit Nau13 kmKampung Padang Puteh13 kmKampung Bawah13 kmKampung Bohor Tempoyak13 kmKampung Lubuk Buaya13 kmKampung Bohor Chantek13 kmKampung Kuala Muda14 kmKampung Ranggot Kecil14 kmTanjung Rhu14 kmKampung Sungai Kedak14 kmKampung Ranggot Besar14 kmKampung Kelubi14 kmKampung Bohor Raja15 km
Kuah from above
Around Kuah22 places to see, do and reach nearby
Gua LangsiarNature11 km7 wells waterfallNature20 kmGua CeritaNature16 kmGua CheritaNature16 kmAir Terjun TemurunNature19 kmPantai Datok Syed OmarNature3.5 kmPantai BeringinNature4.0 kmPulau LangkawiNature6.5 kmGunung RayaMountain5.4 kmMount Mat ChinchangMountain21 kmScuba Club langkawiDive site13 kmGaleria PerdanaMuseum8.6 kmLangkawi Craft ComplexMuseum13 kmLaman PadiMuseum14 kmKuah Ferry TerminalFerry port2.4 kmLangkawiFerry port2.4 kmPadang MatsiratPlace12 kmKampung Baru Ulu MelakaPlace6.7 kmPantai CenangPlace13 kmAyer HangatPlace11 kmKampung KilimPlace8.8 kmKampung KokPlace18 km
Getting to Kuah
Langkawi International AirportLGK
13 kmSultan Abdul Halim AirportAOR
63 kmHat Yai International AirportHDY
91 kmKuah Ferry TerminalFerry port
2.4 kmLangkawiJeti Kuala Kedah · Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal · Tammalang Pier · Terminal Feri Kuala Perlis
2.4 kmPlaces near Kuah
Places with a climate like Kuah
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kuah?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kuah.
What is the hottest month in Kuah?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Kuah?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kuah?
October is the wettest month with about 349 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kuah?
The sea is warmest in May at about 31°C and coolest in January at about 28°C.