Koh Phi Phi · Month comparison

September vs November

November ranks #1 overall vs September at #9. High season begins — 31°C, sea calming, dive visibility returning week by week.

September monsoon at Tonsai Bay Phi Phi in deep low season

September

#9 of 12 months

Worth considering

Wettest month — 280mm, many operators on full hiatus, the island at its quietest.

  • ↑Lowest visitor numbers of the year — viewpoint hikes solitary
  • ↑Cheapest available rates; full negotiation room on bungalows
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
FactorSeptemberNovember
Weather score
3
8
Value score
9
6
Crowd score
9
6
Events score
4
6
Atmosphere
5
8
Avg high temp31°C31°C
Monthly rain280mm130mm
Daily sunshine6hrs8hrs

September trade-offs

  • ↓Statistically wettest month — 280mm in 20+ wet days
  • ↓Many bars, restaurants and dive shops on full hiatus
  • ↓Ferry service runs reduced timetable; cancellations on rough days

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