22Β° to 31Β°
Dry & Sunny
The driest, most comfortable month of the year, with calm seas ideal for reaching Maya Bay.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ€Ώ Good visibility diving
22Β° to 33Β°
Peak Dry Season
Still dry and sunny, with the lowest humidity of the year and excellent visibility for diving and snorkeling.
βοΈ SunscreenποΈ Island-hopping weather
23Β° to 33Β°
Hot & Dry
Dry season holds, though the heat is climbing, mornings are the most comfortable time to be out.
π₯΅ Stay hydratedβοΈ Sunscreen
24Β° to 33Β°
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's First Peak
The rainy season opens with its first burst of heavy rain, and the sea turns rougher along exposed coasts.
β Umbrella essentialπ Check sea conditions
24Β° to 32Β°
Early Monsoon
Rain is frequent now, though it can still hold decent for days at a stretch between downpours.
β Umbrella handyπ¦ Insect repellent
24Β° to 31Β°
Steady Rain
Wet season continues, with rain most days and the Andaman Sea prone to swell and stronger currents.
β Umbrella handyπ Check sea conditions
24Β° to 31Β°
Deep Monsoon
Rain remains frequent, and some years bring torrential downpours this month.
β Heavy rain gearπ Rough seas possible
24Β° to 31Β°
Peak Wet Season
The rainiest month of the year, with the most rain days and rough, unpredictable seas.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Boat delays possible
23Β° to 31Β°
Wettest Stretch
Nearly as wet as September, with frequent heavy downpours and the roughest seas of the year.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Boat delays possible
23Β° to 30Β°
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
23Β° to 31Β°
Dry Season Returns
Mostly dry and sunny again, though an occasional intense shower can still pass through early in the month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in the Phi Phi Islands?›
The Phi Phi Islands' monsoon season runs roughly from May through November, with September historically the wettest, averaging around 376mm of rain across 20 days.
What is the best time of year to visit the Phi Phi Islands?›
January through March is historically the Phi Phi Islands' driest and sunniest stretch, with lower humidity and the calmest seas of the year for reaching Maya Bay.
What is the least favorable time to visit the Phi Phi Islands?›
September and October historically bring the heaviest rain totals and the most rain days of the year, with rougher seas and dangerous currents more common.
Which month has the most rain in the Phi Phi Islands?›
September is historically the wettest month, averaging around 376mm of rain across 20 days.
Which month is the driest in the Phi Phi Islands?›
February is historically the driest month, averaging around 25mm of rain.
How hot do the Phi Phi Islands get?›
April is historically the hottest month of the year.
What should I pack for the Phi Phi Islands during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around May through November, when the monsoon brings the bulk of the year's rain.
Are there restrictions at Maya Bay?›
Yes. After years of overtourism damaged the coral, Maya Bay reopened under stricter rules: visitor numbers are limited and swimming directly in the bay is no longer allowed.
How do I get to the Phi Phi Islands?›
There's no airport on Phi Phi. Ferries run from Krabi or Phuket, each about 1.5 to 2 hours, landing at Tonsai Pier, the island's main arrival point.
Did the 2004 tsunami affect Phi Phi?›
Yes. The December 2004 tsunami badly damaged Phi Phi Don, though the island has been rebuilt in the years since.