Koh Phi Phi · Month comparison

August vs November

November ranks #1 overall vs August at #12. High season begins — 31°C, sea calming, dive visibility returning week by week.

August monsoon clouds over Bamboo Island near Koh Phi Phi

August

#12 of 12 months

Worth considering

Last full monsoon month — European school holiday tail still bringing visitors.

  • ↑Sea still warm at 29°C; calm-window days produce good snorkelling
  • ↑European holiday crowds keep restaurants and party scene running
Loy Krathong lanterns released from Tonsai Beach Phi Phi in November

November

#1 of 12 months

Best match

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
FactorAugustNovember
Weather score
3
8
Value score
7
6
Crowd score
6
6
Events score
5
6
Atmosphere
5
8
Avg high temp32°C31°C
Monthly rain230mm130mm
Daily sunshine6.5hrs8hrs

August trade-offs

  • ↓230mm rain; afternoon thunderstorms most days
  • ↓Mother Nature day-by-day — itineraries must stay flexible

November trade-offs

  • ↓Last 130mm rain of the year through the first half
  • ↓Rates climbing 30-50% over October as high season ramps
See all 12 months for Koh Phi Phi →August in detail →November in detail →
Scores compare months within Koh Phi Phi. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →