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The best time to visit Krabi

Best weather Dec–MarPeak season Dec–Feb1h 30m ahead of India
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Krabi is at its best from December to March.

It is busiest and priciest in December to February.

Expect the most rain in May to October.

Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.

Krabi month by month

Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.

MonthWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026 28° / 26°very wet, 317 mm Off-season
China Golden WeekDussehra
November 2026 28° / 25°wet, 232 mm Shoulder
DiwaliLoy Krathong
December 2026Best weather 28° / 24°rainy spells, 139 mm Peak
Christmas and New Year
January 2027Best weather 28° / 24°rainy spells, 93 mm Peak
Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend
February 2027Best weather 29° / 24°dry, 24 mm Peak
Lunar New Year
March 2027Best weather 30° / 25°rainy spells, 106 mm Shoulder
HoliGood Friday weekend
April 2027 31° / 26°rainy spells, 130 mm Shoulder
SongkranIndian summer holidays
May 2027 29° / 27°wet, 237 mm Off-season
Indian summer holidays
June 2027 29° / 26°very wet, 259 mm Off-season
Indian summer holidays
July 2027 28° / 26°wet, 243 mm Off-season
Southwest monsoon: rough seas, some boat trips and island tours cancelled, and...
August 2027 28° / 26°very wet, 277 mm Off-season
Southwest monsoon: rough seas, some boat trips and island tours cancelled, and...
September 2027 28° / 26°very wet, 326 mm Off-season
Southwest monsoon: rough seas, some boat trips and island tours cancelled, and...

Dates to plan around

Festivals, holidays and closures in Krabi, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.

  • 1–7 OctChina Golden WeekChina's National Day holiday: mainland travellers pack Hong Kong, Macau and the big Asian hotspots, and hotel prices rise.
  • 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
  • 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
  • 24 NovLoy KrathongCandlelit floats on rivers and canals, and the Yi Peng lantern nights in Chiang Mai around the full moon.
  • 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
  • 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
  • 6 FebLunar New YearDragon dances and street food in Thailand's Chinatowns, biggest in Bangkok's Yaowarat.
  • 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
  • 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
  • 13–15 AprSongkranThai New Year: a nationwide water fight. Great fun, but hotels fill up and many Thais travel home.
  • 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
  • 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.

Flights to Krabi from India

The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Krabi?

The best weather in Krabi is from December to March. Dry season: calm Andaman Sea, ideal for Railay, the Phi Phi and Hong islands, and four-island boat trips. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is December to February. The quietest months are May to October.

When is the rainy season in Krabi?

The wettest months are May to October. Southwest monsoon: rough seas, some boat trips and island tours cancelled, and red-flag days on the beaches. Hotels are much cheaper.

When is Krabi most crowded?

Peak season is December to February, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.

How hot does Krabi get?

The hottest month is April, with average highs of 31°C; the coolest nights come in January, around 24°C.

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