Month guide · Krabi · Thailand
Krabi in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Krabi. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Hot and still dry; excellent for island-hopping and climbing in the mornings.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the warmest month in Krabi: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with February (33°C (91°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:36
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Dry season (December–March). Sunshine, calm turquoise seas and the best snorkelling; peak prices and crowds at Railay and Phi Phi.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Krabi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Railay
Rock climbing at Railay and Tonsai
Climb in the morning when walls are in shade, and choose a school with recent, well-maintained equipment.
- Time needed
- Half to full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
Nature · Ao Luek
Than Bok Khorani National Park
In Ao Luek district, this park protects mangroves, emerald pools fed by forest springs and caves such as Tham Phi Hua To, whose walls hold prehistoric paintings and are reached by kayak or boat through the mangroves.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- History
- Outdoors
- Kids
Historic site · Ao Nang
Fossil Shell Beach (Susan Hoi)
Check the tide table and go at low tide, when the slabs are fully exposed.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- History
- Off the beaten path
Market · Krabi Town
Krabi Town night markets
Krabi Town's riverside Chao Fah area hosts an evening food market most nights, and a larger walking-street market with food stalls, crafts and local performers runs on weekend evenings.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Shopping
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Krabi.
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 24°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Krabi?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Krabi?
It is one of the best months to visit Krabi. Hot and still dry; excellent for island-hopping and climbing in the mornings.
+How warm is Krabi in March?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Krabi in March?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.