Season guide · Krabi · Thailand
Krabi in the dry season
December–March: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Sunshine, calm turquoise seas and the best snorkelling; peak prices and crowds at Railay and Phi Phi. Expect highs up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 22 rainy days across December–March. December–March are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- December–March
- Temperatures
- 23°C (73°F) to 34°C (93°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 22
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in the dry season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 | 11.7 h | 5/5 |
| February | 33°C (91°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 | 11.9 h | 5/5 |
| March | 34°C (93°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 6 | 12.1 h | 4/5 |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 8 | 11.7 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 22 of the year's roughly 173 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in the dry season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- January: Chinese New Year celebrations in Krabi Town (January or February)
- December: Christmas and New Year beach celebrations
Make the most of the weather
Beach · Railay
Railay Beach
West Railay's curve of white sand is framed by vertical limestone cliffs, with longtails anchored offshore and sunset views across the Andaman Sea.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Free
- Outdoors
Beach · Railay
Phra Nang Cave Beach
Come in the morning or late afternoon; at midday tour boats crowd the shoreline.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Kids
- Couples
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
Island · Than Bok Khorani National Park
Hong Islands
North of Ao Nang, Koh Hong hides an enclosed lagoon reached by kayak or boat through a gap in its cliffs, with a sheltered beach and snorkelling nearby.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Couples
Day trips in the dry season
- Koh Phi Phi (About 1.5–2 hours by ferry; 45 minutes by speedboat) — Speedboat tours visit Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave and snorkelling spots around Phi Phi Leh, with a stop at Phi Phi Don.
- Emerald Pool and Hot Springs (About 1–1.5 hours by road) — In Khlong Thom district, a forest boardwalk leads to the Emerald Pool, a spring-fed natural pool of clear blue-green water, and the hidden Blue Pool.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the dry season a good time to visit Krabi?
Yes: December–March are among the best months. Sunshine, calm turquoise seas and the best snorkelling; peak prices and crowds at Railay and Phi Phi.
+What is the weather like in Krabi in the dry season?
Highs of up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 22 rainy days over the season.