Ko Phi Phi or Krabi in February?
On climate data, Ko Phi Phi comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
Ko Phi PhiPhoto: Nnthurber · CC BY-SA 4.0
KrabiPhoto: kallerna · CC BY-SA 3.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Ko Phi Phi | Krabi |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 29 °C | 30 °C |
| Average daily low | 27 °C | 24 °C |
| Sea | 29 °C | 29 °C |
| Rainy days | 6 rainy days (est.) | 6 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 8 h/day ★ | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 77 % | 81 % |
Winner by travel type
Ko Phi Phi or Krabi in February: the short answer
In February, Ko Phi Phi comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Ko Phi Phi 81/100 vs Krabi 78/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Ko Phi Phi averages a climate score of 60/100, Krabi 59/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about 29 °C in Ko Phi Phi and 30 °C in Krabi — warmer in Krabi. Average daily lows are around 27 °C versus 24 °C.
On rain, Ko Phi Phi sees about 6 rainy days in February and Krabi about 6. Ko Phi Phi gets more sunshine (8 vs 7 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In February the water is about 29 °C at Ko Phi Phi and 29 °C at Krabi. Over the year, Ko Phi Phi is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Krabi in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is May for Ko Phi Phi and May for Krabi.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Ko Phi Phi records roughly 252 rainy days and Krabi about 243 — the drier of the two overall is Krabi. At their sunniest, Ko Phi Phi reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (March) and Krabi about 8 (March). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Ko Phi Phi is at its best in January, February, March and December, while Krabi peaks in January, February, March and December. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Ko Phi Phi scores higher in February (Ko Phi Phi 88 vs Krabi 87).
City breaks: Ko Phi Phi scores higher in February (Ko Phi Phi 80 vs Krabi 78).
Active & hiking: Ko Phi Phi scores higher in February (Ko Phi Phi 65 vs Krabi 62).
Family: Ko Phi Phi scores higher in February (Ko Phi Phi 83 vs Krabi 80).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Ko Phi Phi leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Ko Phi Phi carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.