22Β° to 33Β°
Dry & Sunny
The driest, most comfortable stretch of the year, with calm seas ideal for island-hopping.
βοΈ SunscreenποΈ Island-hopping weather
22Β° to 34Β°
Peak Dry Season
Still dry and sunny, with the lowest humidity of the year and excellent visibility for diving.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ€Ώ Good visibility diving
23Β° to 34Β°
Warming Up
Dry season holds for now, but the heat is climbing and the first pre-monsoon showers start to appear.
π₯΅ Stay hydratedβοΈ Sunscreen
23Β° to 34Β°
Pre-Monsoon Showers
One of the hottest months of the year, with rain showers turning noticeably more frequent as the monsoon approaches.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβ Light rain jacket
24Β° to 33Β°
Monsoon Begins
The southwest monsoon sets in, bringing regular rain and rougher seas along the coast.
β Umbrella essentialπ Check sea conditions
23Β° to 32Β°
Early Monsoon
Rain remains frequent, with the Andaman Sea increasingly prone to swell and stronger currents.
β Umbrella essentialπ Check sea conditions
23Β° to 32Β°
Steady Rain
Wet season continues, with rain most days and seas that call for extra caution when swimming.
β Umbrella essentialπ¦ Insect repellent
23Β° to 32Β°
Deep Monsoon
Among the wettest months of the year, with rain a near-daily fixture and rougher, riskier seas.
β Heavy rain gearπ Rough seas possible
23Β° to 31Β°
Peak Wet Season
Rain falls on most days as the monsoon nears its height, with island-hopping boats more likely to be delayed.
β Heavy rain gearπ Rough seas possible
22Β° to 31Β°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, with the most rain days and the roughest seas along the coast.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Boat delays possible
23Β° to 31Β°
Monsoon Retreats
Rain can still be heavy early in the month as the monsoon withdraws, before conditions dry out toward December.
β Light rain jacketπ¦ Insect repellent
22Β° to 32Β°
Cool & Clear
The coolest, driest month of the year, though an occasional intense shower can still pass through.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
β
β
β
peak season, β
β
β decent shoulder months, β
ββ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Krabi?›
Krabi's monsoon season runs roughly from May through November, with October historically the wettest, averaging around 325mm of rain across 22 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Krabi?›
December through February is historically Krabi's best stretch by a wide margin: dry, sunny days, lower humidity, and the calmest seas of the year for boat trips to Phi Phi and Railay.
What is the least favorable time to visit Krabi?›
October, the wettest month of the year, historically brings rain on most days and the roughest seas along the coast.
Which month has the most rain in Krabi?›
October is historically the wettest month, averaging around 325mm of rain across 22 days.
Which month is the driest in Krabi?›
January is historically the driest month, averaging around 30mm of rain.
How hot does Krabi get?›
April is historically the hottest month of the year.
What should I pack for Krabi during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around May through November, when the southwest monsoon brings the bulk of the year's rain.
Do seas get rough around Krabi?›
The southwest monsoon, roughly May through October, can bring dangerous currents and red-flag warnings on exposed beaches. Boat trips to Phi Phi, Railay, and the outlying islands are sometimes delayed or cancelled in bad weather.
How do I get to Railay Beach?›
Railay and neighboring Tonsai have no road access. They are reachable only by a short longtail-boat ride from Ao Nang.
Does Krabi get more rain than Thailand's Gulf-coast islands?›
Yes. Facing the Andaman Sea directly, Krabi historically gets noticeably heavier southwest-monsoon rain than Gulf-coast islands like Ko Samui.