Koh Phi Phi · Month comparison

October vs November

November ranks #1 overall vs October at #7. High season begins — 31°C, sea calming, dive visibility returning week by week.

October sun breaking through monsoon clouds over Koh Phi Phi

October

#7 of 12 months

Strong option

Monsoon tail — rain easing toward month-end, businesses reopening for high season.

  • ↑Late-month sunshine returning; dive shops reopening
  • ↑Rates climbing but still well below December
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
FactorOctoberNovember
Weather score
5
8
Value score
7
6
Crowd score
7
6
Events score
5
6
Atmosphere
6
8
Avg high temp31°C31°C
Monthly rain230mm130mm
Daily sunshine7hrs8hrs

October trade-offs

  • ↓230mm rain through first three weeks
  • ↓Maya Bay and west-side dives still subject to weather

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