Weather and Sailing Conditions

Sunsail Malaysia and Langkawi are ALL YEAR ROUND sailing destinations.  There are two main seasons for yacht charter in Malaysia, which are called the wet and dry season, or the SW or NE monsoon, respectively. 

Seasons tend to be predictable, although there may be inconsistencies as they change from one to the other.  In the tropics, monsoon rain and sunshine always alternate with disarming speed.

North East Monsoon (Dry - Nov to Apr)

The NE monsoon, as the months from November to April are called, have wind speeds of force 2 to 5 from the NE. The winds are quite light during this period and temperatures are stable and usually in the region of 30 deg C.

It is consistently dry and sunny, with ideal winds for sailing and the seas are generally flat. Fantastic conditions for yacht charters throughout the region and many flock to Malysia in this period for great sailing and a yacht charter experience with Sunsail they will never forget.

South West Monsoon (Wet - May to Oct)

The SW monsoon, takes place from May to October with winds force 2 to 6, from the SW. There is slightly more wind during this season, making sailing a bit more exhilarating than the NE season, although clients may experience heavy squalls with torrential rain, gusts of up to 50 knots and rough seas. These generally only last for an hour or two and you are never to far away from shelter.

If you feel confident you want to tackle a yacht charter sailing holiday in these conditions - as many do - contact Sunsail and we can arrange everything for you.

Average Temperatures for Malaysia