Season guide · Krabi · Thailand
Krabi in the hot season
April: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: kallerna, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Very hot and humid with occasional storms; Songkran water fights mid-month. Expect highs up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 12 rainy days across April.
Key facts
- Months
- April
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 34°C (93°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 12
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the hot season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 34°C (93°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 12 | 12.3 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 34°C (93°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 12 of the year's roughly 173 rainy days fall in these 1 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the hot season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: Songkran — Thai New Year water festival (13–15 April)
Good choices for the hot season
Day trips in the hot season
- 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.
- Phang Nga Bay (About 1.5 hours by road, then boat) — A bay of hundreds of limestone towers rising from the sea, including Khao Phing Kan, known as James Bond Island, sea caves explored by canoe and the stilt village of Koh Panyee.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the hot season a good time to visit Krabi?
It is a trade-off: Very hot and humid with occasional storms; Songkran water fights mid-month. The best months overall are December–March.
+What is the weather like in Krabi in the hot season?
Highs of up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 12 rainy days over the season.