Koh Phi Phi · Month comparison
May vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs May at #6. High season begins — 31°C, sea calming, dive visibility returning week by week.
May
#6 of 12 months
Strong option
Monsoon arrives — 230mm rain, rates drop sharply, some operators close.
- ↑Rates collapse 40-60% from April peak
- ↑Empty beaches between storms — viewpoint hikes uncrowded
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
| Factor | May | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 5 | 8 |
| Value score | 7 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 7 | 6 |
| Events score | 5 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 6 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 32°C | 31°C |
| Monthly rain | 230mm | 130mm |
| Daily sunshine | 7hrs | 8hrs |
May trade-offs
- ↓230mm rain across 18+ wet days — most days have a downpour
- ↓Maya Bay closes regularly on rough-sea days; west-side dive sites poor visibility
- ↓Some beachfront restaurants and bars on monsoon hiatus
November trade-offs
- ↓Last 130mm rain of the year through the first half
- ↓Rates climbing 30-50% over October as high season ramps
Scores compare months within Koh Phi Phi. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →