The short answer
When to go to Koh Phi Phi
The best window is December to February, when rainfall is lowest and the sea is calmest for Maya Bay and island tours; March and November are workable. The wettest months, August to October, bring over 260 mm of rain a month at the nearby Krabi station and rougher seas that can disrupt ferries. For older travellers, the dry months also make boat boarding and wet landings safer, so book flexible tickets in the shoulder months.
Month by month
Koh Phi Phi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C | 22°C | 32 mm | Dry and bright; the calmest seas of the year | |
| February | 34°C | 22°C | 43 mm | Driest, hot days; excellent for boat trips | |
| March | 34°C | 23°C | 98 mm | Hot, with showers starting late in the month | |
| April | 34°C | 24°C | 147 mm | Hot and humid; showers more frequent | |
| May | 33°C | 24°C | 172 mm | Wet season begins; seas can turn rough | |
| June | 32°C | 23°C | 193 mm | Regular rain; some boat trips are cancelled | |
| July | 32°C | 23°C | 201 mm | Wet; sea conditions change quickly | |
| August | 31°C | 23°C | 266 mm | Heavy rain and rough seas; ferries may be disrupted | |
| September | 31°C | 23°C | 275 mm | Among the wettest months; boat days unreliable | |
| October | 31°C | 22°C | 324 mm | Wettest month in the table; rough seas | |
| November | 31°C | 23°C | 180 mm | Rain easing; seas settling by late month | |
| December | 31°C | 22°C | 68 mm | Drier and calmer; busy over the holidays |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Koh Phi Phi seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Dry and bright; the calmest seas of the year
- February: Driest, hot days; excellent for boat trips
- December: Drier and calmer; busy over the holidays
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Hot, with showers starting late in the month
Possible, with planning: April, May, June, July and November
- April: Hot and humid; showers more frequent
- May: Wet season begins; seas can turn rough
- June: Regular rain; some boat trips are cancelled
- July: Wet; sea conditions change quickly
- November: Rain easing; seas settling by late month
Best avoided with parents or children: August, September and October
- August: Heavy rain and rough seas; ferries may be disrupted
- September: Among the wettest months; boat days unreliable
- October: Wettest month in the table; rough seas
Useful answers
Best time to visit Koh Phi Phi: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Koh Phi Phi?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Koh Phi Phi, with March also good. The best window is December to February, when rainfall is lowest and the sea is calmest for Maya Bay and island tours; March and November are workable. The wettest months, August to October, bring over 260 mm of rain a month at the nearby Krabi station and rougher seas that can disrupt ferries. For older travellers, the dry months also make boat boarding and wet landings safer, so book flexible tickets in the shoulder months.
Which months should I avoid in Koh Phi Phi with elderly parents?
August, September and October are the months to avoid with older travellers. Heavy rain and rough seas; ferries may be disrupted Among the wettest months; boat days unreliable
When does it rain most in Koh Phi Phi?
October is the wettest month, with about 324 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is March, with average highs around 34°C.