Best time to visit Koh Phi Phi for beach weather
When is beach season in Koh Phi Phi? Warmest sea temperatures, best sunshine, and most reliable conditions for swimming and water activities.
Best month
November
High season begins — 31°C, sea calming, dive visibility returning week by week.
↑High season opening — dive operators and bars all reopen by mid-month
↑31°C, sun returning, sea calming after monsoon
↑Loy Krathong full moon — floating lantern ceremony from Tonsai beach
All months ranked — Beach weather
Best match
High season begins — 31°C, sea calming, dive visibility returning week by week.
#1 for beach weather
Best match
Best month of the year — driest, calmest seas, slightly past Christmas peak.
#2 for beach weather
Best match
Songkran spikes prices — Thai New Year water fights flood Tonsai 13-15 April.
#3 for beach weather
Best match
Christmas/NYE peak — Maya Bay timed tickets sell out, Tonsai NYE party loudest of the year.
#4 for beach weather
Best match
Hot dry season — 34°C, sea at 30°C, last solid month before monsoon.
#5 for beach weather
Best match
Peak dry season — 32°C, sea like glass, every long-tail booked, prices at maximum.
#6 for beach weather
Strong option
Monsoon arrives — 230mm rain, rates drop sharply, some operators close.
#7 for beach weather
Strong option
Monsoon tail — rain easing toward month-end, businesses reopening for high season.
#8 for beach weather
Worth considering
Deep monsoon — 250mm rain, ferries cancelled regularly, but cheapest accommodation of the year.
#9 for beach weather
Worth considering
Wettest month — 280mm, many operators on full hiatus, the island at its quietest.
#10 for beach weather
Worth considering
European summer holidays bring brave monsoon travellers — rates climb back slightly.
#11 for beach weather
Worth considering
Last full monsoon month — European school holiday tail still bringing visitors.
#12 for beach weather