Sight guide · Koh Phangan · Thailand
Visiting Full Moon Party at Haad Rin
Every month around the full moon, Haad Rin Nok (Sunrise Beach) becomes an all-night party, with sound systems in bars along the beach, fire shows and thousands of visitors in neon body paint.
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Quick answer
Full Moon Party at Haad Rin is an experience in Haad Rin, Koh Phangan. Allow one night; it is low cost. Rooms in Haad Rin fill up around the full moon and many require minimum stays; book early and confirm the party date, which can move.
Key facts
- Type
- Experience
- Area
- Haad Rin
- Time needed
- One night
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Recommended
- Good for
- after dark
- Best months
- May–June and September
About Full Moon Party at Haad Rin
Every month around the full moon, Haad Rin Nok (Sunrise Beach) becomes an all-night party, with sound systems in bars along the beach, fire shows and thousands of visitors in neon body paint. The date shifts when the full moon falls on a Buddhist holiday, when alcohol sales are restricted.
Tip: Book accommodation weeks ahead, wear shoes on the sand to avoid broken glass, keep valuables at your hotel and stay out of the sea after drinking.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: One night.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: Rooms in Haad Rin fill up around the full moon and many require minimum stays; book early and confirm the party date, which can move.
- Where: Haad Rin, the party peninsula with Sunrise Beach, Sunset Beach and the Full Moon Party.
Best time to visit Full Moon Party at Haad Rin
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- May: 33°C (91°F) highs, about 13 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- September: 32°C (90°F) highs, about 15 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- June: 32°C (90°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Koh Phangan has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Koh Phangan itinerary visits Full Moon Party at Haad Rin on day 1, together with Bottle Beach, Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai and Than Sadet waterfall and beach.
- No. 1 of the 16 sights in our Koh Phangan things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
If you like Full Moon Party at Haad Rin
- Wat Pho herbal sauna — Ban Tai and Ban Khai, 1–1.5 hours
Staying near Full Moon Party at Haad Rin
Stay in Haad Rin ($$) to walk here: the party peninsula with Sunrise Beach, Sunset Beach and the Full Moon Party. All areas to stay in Koh Phangan.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Full Moon Party at Haad Rin?
Plan one night.
+Is Full Moon Party at Haad Rin free?
No, it is low cost. Booking ahead is advised.
+When is the best time to visit Full Moon Party at Haad Rin?
May–June and September, the quietest of the good months. Book accommodation weeks ahead, wear shoes on the sand to avoid broken glass, keep valuables at your hotel and stay out of the sea after drinking.
+Do I need to book Full Moon Party at Haad Rin in advance?
Rooms in Haad Rin fill up around the full moon and many require minimum stays; book early and confirm the party date, which can move.