Best time to visit Koh Phi Phi for good weather
When is the best weather in Koh Phi Phi? Monthly breakdown of temperature, rainfall, and sunshine hours — ranked by what actually matters for your trip.
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 — Good weather
Best match
High season begins — 31°C, sea calming, dive visibility returning week by week.
#1 for good weather
Best match
Songkran spikes prices — Thai New Year water fights flood Tonsai 13-15 April.
#2 for good weather
Best match
Best month of the year — driest, calmest seas, slightly past Christmas peak.
#3 for good weather
Best match
Christmas/NYE peak — Maya Bay timed tickets sell out, Tonsai NYE party loudest of the year.
#4 for good weather
Best match
Hot dry season — 34°C, sea at 30°C, last solid month before monsoon.
#5 for good weather
Best match
Peak dry season — 32°C, sea like glass, every long-tail booked, prices at maximum.
#6 for good weather
Strong option
Monsoon arrives — 230mm rain, rates drop sharply, some operators close.
#7 for good weather
Strong option
Monsoon tail — rain easing toward month-end, businesses reopening for high season.
#8 for good weather
Worth considering
Deep monsoon — 250mm rain, ferries cancelled regularly, but cheapest accommodation of the year.
#9 for good weather
Worth considering
Wettest month — 280mm, many operators on full hiatus, the island at its quietest.
#10 for good weather
Worth considering
European summer holidays bring brave monsoon travellers — rates climb back slightly.
#11 for good weather
Worth considering
Last full monsoon month — European school holiday tail still bringing visitors.
#12 for good weather