Climate guide for Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

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About Koh Phi Phi

Koh Phi Phi is a beach destination in Thailand. Plan around the drier months outside peak monsoon for more reliable conditions, then drill into monthly scores when you need finer timing for beach travel. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Koh Phi Phi's monthly climate scores before locking flights - tropical patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
In Koh Phi Phi, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Thailand.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Koh Phi Phi ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Koh Phi Phi. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Koh Phi Phi

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Koh Phi Phi: the short answer

The best time to visit Koh Phi Phi is February, followed by March, January. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 28°C with 71 mm of rain and about 27 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are November, September. If budget matters more than perfect weather, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.6/10.

Across the year Koh Phi Phi swings from 28°C in January to 30°C in May, a 2-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 71 mm in February to 357 mm in September. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Koh Phi Phi is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2.8 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: May (30°C). Coolest: January (28°C). Driest: February (71 mm). Wettest: September (357 mm).

Koh Phi Phi month by month

January in Koh Phi Phi — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 8.3/10

January averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 87 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

February in Koh Phi Phi — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.7/10

February averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 71 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 sunny days and 11.7 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Koh Phi Phi at 8.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

March in Koh Phi Phi — reliably good (2nd best month)

Good · 8.4/10

March averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 87 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

April in Koh Phi Phi — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

April averages 30°C (85°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 121 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

May in Koh Phi Phi — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

May averages 30°C (86°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

229 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Phi Phi — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

June in Koh Phi Phi — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7/10

June averages 29°C (85°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 184 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 21 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Phi Phi — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

July in Koh Phi Phi — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.4/10

July averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

260 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.4/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Phi Phi — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

August in Koh Phi Phi — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

August averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

288 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Phi Phi — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

September in Koh Phi Phi — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

September averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

357 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 17 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Phi Phi — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

October in Koh Phi Phi — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

October averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

347 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Phi Phi — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.

November in Koh Phi Phi — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

November averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

310 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 16 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Phi Phi — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.

December in Koh Phi Phi — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

December averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

203 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Phi Phi — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Koh Phi Phi, Thailand?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Koh Phi Phi are February, March, January. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Koh Phi Phi year-round?
Koh Phi Phi has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 28°C in January to 30°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.9 and 8.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Koh Phi Phi?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Koh Phi Phi are November (5.9/10), September (6.1/10), October (6.3/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Koh Phi Phi?
September is the wettest month in Koh Phi Phi, averaging about 357 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 71 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Koh Phi Phi?
March sees the most sun in Koh Phi Phi, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Koh Phi Phi a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Koh Phi Phi is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February, March, January) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Koh Phi Phi calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Koh Phi Phi: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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