Best time to visit · Krabi · Thailand
The best time to visit Krabi
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Maksym Kozlenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best time to visit Krabi is December to March, when skies are sunny, seas are calm and boat trips run reliably. April and November are good shoulder months. September and October are usually the wettest, with rough seas that can cancel island trips, though prices are at their lowest.
Key facts
- Best months
- December–March
- Shoulder season
- April–May and November
- Warmest month
- March (avg high 34°C (93°F))
- Coldest month
- September (avg high 31°C (88°F))
- Rainiest month
- September (~23 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- September–October
Seasons
Krabi is hot and humid all year, around 31–34°C by day. The dry season from December to March brings calm seas and sunshine; the south-west monsoon from about May to October brings frequent rain, rougher seas and some cancelled boat trips.
December–March
Dry season
Sunshine, calm turquoise seas and the best snorkelling; peak prices and crowds at Railay and Phi Phi.
April
Hot season
Very hot and humid with occasional storms; Songkran water fights mid-month.
May–August
Monsoon
Frequent showers with sunny breaks, rougher seas and fewer visitors; good-value hotel rates.
September–November
Late monsoon
The wettest weeks, with some island businesses closed, giving way to drier weather by late November.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 23°C | 5 | 28°C | 11.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 33°C | 23°C | 3 | 28°C | 11.9 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 34°C | 24°C | 6 | 29°C | 12.1 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| April | 34°C | 24°C | 12 | 30°C | 12.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 33°C | 25°C | 19 | 30°C | 12.5 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| June | 32°C | 25°C | 20 | 29°C | 12.6 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| July | 32°C | 25°C | 20 | 29°C | 12.5 h | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| August | 32°C | 25°C | 21 | 29°C | 12.4 h | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 23 | 29°C | 12.2 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 21 | 29°C | 11.9 h | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| November | 31°C | 24°C | 15 | 29°C | 11.7 h | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 31°C | 23°C | 8 | 28°C | 11.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Chinese New Year celebrations in Krabi Town (January or February) |
| April | Songkran — Thai New Year water festival (13–15 April) |
| September | Vegetarian Festival in Krabi Town (September or October) |
| October | Vegetarian Festival (some years) |
| November | Loy Krathong — floating offerings on rivers and the sea (usually November full moon) |
| December | Christmas and New Year beach celebrations |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in September–October, and the sights are quietest in September. Many visitors avoid September–October.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Dry season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Hot season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Monsoon | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Late monsoon | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Krabi?
The best time to visit Krabi is December to March, when skies are sunny, seas are calm and boat trips run reliably. April and November are good shoulder months. September and October are usually the wettest, with rough seas that can cancel island trips, though prices are at their lowest.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Krabi?
Usually in September–October. Usually the wettest month; many smaller businesses on Koh Lanta close until the high season.
+What is the rainiest month in Krabi?
September, with about 23 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Krabi get?
The warmest month, March, averages highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).