Season guide · Krabi · Thailand
Krabi in the monsoon
May–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Frequent showers with sunny breaks, rougher seas and fewer visitors; good-value hotel rates. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 80 rainy days across May–August.
Key facts
- Months
- May–August
- Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 80
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the monsoon
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 19 | 12.5 h | 2/5 |
| June | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 20 | 12.6 h | 2/5 |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 20 | 12.5 h | 3/5 |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 21 | 12.4 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 80 of the year's roughly 173 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
Good choices for the monsoon
Day trips in the monsoon
- 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.
- 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.
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 monsoon a good time to visit Krabi?
It is a trade-off: Frequent showers with sunny breaks, rougher seas and fewer visitors; good-value hotel rates. The best months overall are December–March.
+What is the weather like in Krabi in the monsoon?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 80 rainy days over the season.