Month guide · Krabi · Thailand
Krabi in April
What April is really like in Krabi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Very hot with the first storms late in the month; Songkran brings water fights to Ao Nang and Krabi Town.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 2nd-warmest month in Krabi: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with March (34°C (93°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:15
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:33
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Dry season (December–March). Sunshine, calm turquoise seas and the best snorkelling; peak prices and crowds at Railay and Phi Phi.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Songkran — Thai New Year water festival (13–15 April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Krabi Town
Wat Kaew Korawaram
Krabi Town's main temple is a white-and-blue building reached by a staircase flanked by naga serpents, with murals inside.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Beach · Railay
Railay Beach
Arrive early by longtail from Ao Nang before the day-trip crowds; the viewpoint scramble needs proper shoes and is not for small children.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Free
- Outdoors
Beach · Koh Phi Phi
Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Leh
The cliff-ringed cove made famous by the film The Beach reopened in 2022 after a long closure to let coral and sharks recover.
- Time needed
- Half to full day by boat
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Views
Island · Ao Nang
Four Islands tour
Pick a longtail trip with a small group, and go on a day with low tide around midday to walk the Koh Tup sandbar.
- Time needed
- Half to full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Iconic
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Krabi.
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 24°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Krabi?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Krabi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Krabi?
It is a shoulder-season month. Very hot with the first storms late in the month; Songkran brings water fights to Ao Nang and Krabi Town.
+How warm is Krabi in April?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Krabi in April?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.