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.
| Month | Weather | Season | What'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.