Chennai to Krabi at a glance
Krabi has its best weather from December to March.
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (one-way), with Krabi's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Check live above | 28° / 26°very wet, 317 mm | Off-season | China Golden WeekDussehra |
| November 2026 | Check live above | 28° / 25°wet, 232 mm | Shoulder | DiwaliLoy Krathong |
| December 2026Best weather | Check live above | 28° / 24°rainy spells, 139 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | Check live above | 28° / 24°rainy spells, 93 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | Check live above | 29° / 24°dry, 24 mm | Peak | Lunar New Year |
| March 2027Best weather | Check live above | 30° / 25°rainy spells, 106 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027 | Check live above | 31° / 26°rainy spells, 130 mm | Shoulder | SongkranIndian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | Check live above | 29° / 27°wet, 237 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | Check live above | 29° / 26°very wet, 259 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | Check live above | 28° / 26°wet, 243 mm | Off-season | Southwest monsoon: rough seas, some boat trips and island tours cancelled, and... |
| August 2027 | Check live above | 28° / 26°very wet, 277 mm | Off-season | Southwest monsoon: rough seas, some boat trips and island tours cancelled, and... |
| September 2027 | Check live above | 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 and holidays in Krabi, and the rushes that push up fares out of Chennai.
- 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.
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 do fares out of Chennai go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (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. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The 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.