Month guide · Krabi · Thailand
Krabi in May
What May is really like in Krabi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Maksym Kozlenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
May is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. The monsoon begins: heavy showers, choppier seas and lower prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in May
May is the 4th-warmest month in Krabi: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 31 days. Compared with April (34°C (93°F)), May is about as warm; by June highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 18:35
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°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, May rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes May one of the better-value months to book.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Krabi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Island · Than Bok Khorani National Park
Hong Islands
Go on an early tour to reach the lagoon before larger boats; it is best at higher tides.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Couples
Religious site · Krabi Town
Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea)
About 8 km north-east of Krabi Town, this forest temple has meditation caves and a stairway of more than 1,200 steep steps to a summit shrine with a golden Buddha and 360-degree views over karst peaks and the coast.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Active
- History
Beach · Ao Nang
Ao Nang Beach
Walk to the quieter southern end for sunset, or take a longtail to Railay for better swimming.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- After dark
Beach · Noppharat Thara
Noppharat Thara Beach
This long, tree-shaded beach just north of Ao Nang is part of a national park and far calmer than its neighbour.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Krabi.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 25°C and 19 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Krabi?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Krabi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Krabi?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. The monsoon begins: heavy showers, choppier seas and lower prices.
+How warm is Krabi in May?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Krabi in May?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.