Season guide · Krabi · Thailand
Krabi in the late monsoon
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
The wettest weeks, with some island businesses closed, giving way to drier weather by late November. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 59 rainy days across September–November.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 59
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the late monsoon
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 23 | 12.2 h | 1/5 |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 21 | 11.9 h | 2/5 |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 15 | 11.7 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 59 of the year's roughly 173 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in the late monsoon
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- 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)
Good choices for the late monsoon
Day trips in the late monsoon
- Koh Lanta (About 2 hours by road and car ferry) — Long sandy beaches, Lanta Old Town's stilt houses and the national park lighthouse at the island's southern tip; best as an overnight stay or a multi-night base.
- Khao Sok National Park (About 3 hours by road) — Ancient rainforest and Cheow Lan Lake, where limestone peaks rise from the water and floating bungalows sit on rafts.
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 late monsoon a good time to visit Krabi?
It is a trade-off: The wettest weeks, with some island businesses closed, giving way to drier weather by late November. The best months overall are December–March.
+What is the weather like in Krabi in the late monsoon?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 59 rainy days over the season.