Koh Phi Phi · Month comparison

June vs November

November ranks #1 overall vs June at #8. High season begins — 31°C, sea calming, dive visibility returning week by week.

June monsoon clouds over Phi Phi Don viewpoint and Tonsai Bay

June

#8 of 12 months

Worth considering

Deep monsoon — 250mm rain, ferries cancelled regularly, but cheapest accommodation of the year.

  • ↑Statistically cheapest month — bungalows at year-low rates
  • ↑Empty island feel; viewpoint hikes solitary
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
FactorJuneNovember
Weather score
3
8
Value score
9
6
Crowd score
9
6
Events score
4
6
Atmosphere
5
8
Avg high temp32°C31°C
Monthly rain250mm130mm
Daily sunshine6.5hrs8hrs

June trade-offs

  • ↓250mm rain, 6.5 hours sun — most outdoor plans rain-dependent
  • ↓Maya Bay and outer dive sites cancelled on rough days (frequent)
  • ↓Many family-run guesthouses simply close for the month

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 →June in detail →November in detail →
Scores compare months within Koh Phi Phi. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →