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Best time to visit Krabi

Go inNovember–January

Boats to Railay and the islands are calmest November to April.

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Krabi month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryMixed32°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciest–
FebruaryMixed33°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciest–
MarchPoor34°CSome rainModerateAverage–
AprilPoor34°CWetModerateAverage–
MayPoor33°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
JunePoor32°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
JulyMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AugustMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
SeptemberMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
OctoberPoor31°CVery wetModerateAverage–
NovemberMixed31°CWetModerateAverageKrabi Boat Lantern Festival
DecemberMixed31°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–

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.

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