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Best time to visit Ko Phi Phi
Ko Phi Phi thrills with steep limestone cliffs, Maya Bay and turquoise water. Tropically warm; dry November to April, wet May to October.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
August · Wet days
30.4 days/month
1991–2025: 26 days/month
+4.4 days/month · higher
November · Monthly precipitation
393.3 mm/month
1991–2025: 233.3 mm/month
+160 mm/month · higher
May · Mean daily maximum
30.2 °C
1991–2025: 29.5 °C
+0.7 °C · higher
November · Sunshine per day
5.3 h/day
1991–2025: 5.9 h/day
-0.6 h/day · lower
May · Sea temperature
30.8 °C
1991–2025: 30.3 °C
+0.5 °C · similar
April: 61/150 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 32.7 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Rainfall rhythm
Ko Phi Phi: rainfall separates the travel months
The driest and wettest months are 23.6 rainy days apart. Average daily highs vary by 1.5 °C, so both signals matter when choosing a month.
What matters
A warmer month is not automatically the most reliable. Read the drier windows alongside sunshine, sea temperature and the activity you have in mind.
Fewest rainy days
February · 5.6
Most rainy days
October · 29.2
Most sunshine
March · 7.9 h
Warmest sea
May · 30.3 °C
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 26 | 10 | 64 | 6.9 | 80 | 4.0 | 28 | 76 |
| February | 29 | 27 | 6 | 31 | 7.8 | 77 | 3.6 | 29 | 81 |
| March | 30 | 27 | 13 | 89 | 7.9 | 76 | 3.1 | 29 | 66 |
| April | 30 | 28 | 21 | 143 | 7.5 | 78 | 2.9 | 30 | 54 |
| May | 30 | 29 | 27 | 228 | 6.5 | 79 | 3.4 | 30 | 51 |
| June | 29 | 28 | 25 | 225 | 6.3 | 80 | 4.0 | 30 | 53 |
| July | 29 | 28 | 25 | 243 | 6.2 | 79 | 4.3 | 30 | 54 |
| August | 29 | 28 | 26 | 287 | 6.3 | 80 | 4.4 | 30 | 55 |
| September | 28 | 28 | 27 | 311 | 6.1 | 81 | 4.1 | 29 | 56 |
| October | 28 | 27 | 29 | 309 | 6.0 | 82 | 3.5 | 29 | 57 |
| November | 28 | 27 | 26 | 233 | 5.9 | 82 | 3.5 | 29 | 57 |
| December | 28 | 27 | 18 | 125 | 6.1 | 81 | 4.0 | 29 | 62 |
Climate through the year
Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ko Phi Phi?
The strongest climate months are January, February, March, December. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Ko Phi Phi?
Average daily maximum temperatures in Ko Phi Phi are practically tied in March, April and May at around 30 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Ko Phi Phi?
In May, at around 30 °C.