Malaysia

Kuah

Kuah is a small town on Langkawi Island in Kedah, Malaysia. It sits on the northwest coast facing the Andaman Sea, not directly on a major dive site. With only one local dive center and no onsite dive sites, the area serves as a base for divers exploring broader Langkawi marine areas or undertaking travel to nearby Manukan or Sipadan-style trips, rather than as a primary dive hub. Surface conditions are typically warm and tropical; water visibility varies and there are not notable local dive features within Kuah itself. Divers often combine air access, island exploration, and reef visits around Langkawi or plan day trips from other Langkawi locations for more substantial underwater options.

Essential information for traveling in Malaysia

About Malaysia

Sea
South China Sea, Gulf of Thailand, Malacca Stra...
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Languages
MS EN
Demonym
Malaysian
Phone prefix
+60

Practicalities

Currency
MYR
Airports
KUL PEN LGK BKI TWU

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Kuah

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Kuah

The best time to dive in Kuah

The best months to dive in Kuah are from May to September. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
27 °C 29 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
28 °C 30 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
28 °C 30 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
28 °C 31 °C 4/10
05 - May
28 °C 31 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 31 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 31 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 31 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 31 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
26 °C 29 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
28 °C 29 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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