Month guide · Krabi · Thailand
Krabi in January
What January is really like in Krabi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Krabi. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and calm; peak season, so book boat trips and Railay hotels in advance.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in January
January is the 5th-warmest month in Krabi: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with December (31°C (88°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:42
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:24
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Late monsoon (September–November). The wettest weeks, with some island businesses closed, giving way to drier weather by late November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Chinese New Year celebrations in Krabi Town (January or February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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 · Railay
Phra Nang Cave Beach
A short walk from Railay along a cliff-side path, this small beach has fine sand, clear water and overhanging cliffs.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Kids
- Couples
Beach · Koh Phi Phi
Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Leh
Choose an early-morning tour from Phi Phi or Krabi to avoid the peak crowds; the bay usually closes for a couple of months each year in the rainy season.
- Time needed
- Half to full day by boat
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Views
Island · Ao Nang
Four Islands tour
The classic Krabi boat trip visits Koh Poda's white-sand beach, the bird-shaped Chicken Island, Koh Tup, where a sandbar links two islets at low tide, and Phra Nang Cave Beach.
- Time needed
- Half to full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Iconic
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Krabi.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 23°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Krabi?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Krabi?
It is one of the best months to visit Krabi. Dry, sunny and calm; peak season, so book boat trips and Railay hotels in advance.
+How warm is Krabi in January?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Krabi in January?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.