Best time to visit Krabi
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Boats to Railay and the islands are calmest November to April.
See Krabi on the globeKrabi month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Mixed | 32°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| February | Mixed | 33°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| March | Poor | 34°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Poor | 34°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Poor | 33°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Poor | 32°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Mixed | 31°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Mixed | 31°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Mixed | 31°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Poor | 31°C | Very wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Mixed | 31°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | Krabi Boat Lantern Festival |
| December | Mixed | 31°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Krabi
- November🎉 Krabi Boat Lantern FestivalHeld with Loy Krathong.
Good to know
- Flights to Krabi are usually cheapest in May–September. The catch: highs reach 33°C in May.
- Crowds and prices peak in December–February, so book early.
- The heaviest rain falls in May–October.
Railay’s limestone cliffs make it one of Asia’s top rock-climbing spots.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Krabi?
The best time to visit Krabi is November–January. Boats to Railay and the islands are calmest November to April.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Krabi?
Flights are usually cheapest in May–September, when demand is lowest.
When is Krabi busiest?
Krabi is busiest in December–February.
What is the weather like in Krabi?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C, and July the coolest at 31°C. The wettest period is April–November.
More places in Thailand
- Bangkok best in Nov–Jan
- Chiang Mai best in Nov–Jan
- Phuket best in Dec–Jan
- Koh Samui best in Mar and Jun
- Ayutthaya best in Nov–Dec
Nearby destinations
- Langkawi, Malaysia best in Dec–Jan
- George Town, Malaysia best in Jan–Feb and Jul
- Lake Toba, Indonesia best in Jan–Jun and Sep
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia best in Jan and Jul–Sep
- Malacca, Malaysia best in Jan–Apr and Jun–Sep
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia best in Nov