A tropical climate awaits you in Krabi all year round, with average temperatures never dropping below 28°C. However, the weather does change throughout the year and can affect your stay.
November to March is the dry season, when the chance of rain is minimal and it is also slightly cooler. The spring months are still relatively dry, but there is usually a sharp rise in temperatures, with thermometers often registering above 35°C. The rainy season in Krabi is from May to October, when heavy downpours occur almost every day and temperatures gradually drop.
Air temperatures in Krabi during the year
Are you planning to visit Krabi and don't know which month to choose? Find out more about the weather in this part of Thailand during each month below...
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Weather in January
January is a rewarding month in Krabi in terms of weather. Most days are sunny, it's virtually rainless and temperatures are the lowest of the year. However, this still means that the average air temperature reaches 27°C, so you can enjoy a tropical holiday without any unnecessary showers or showers.
Weather in February
The tourist season continues into February, with temperatures slightly higher but rainfall still minimal. On average, it rains three days a month, with an average air temperature of 30°C, as the hot spring season slowly arrives.
Weather in March
March is still relatively pleasant, with high temperatures but still no need to worry about significant rainfall. The average air temperature is 30 °C.
Weather in April
April is hot and the first major rainfall arrives, but there is still a chance of nice sunny weather for most of the holiday. Temperatures tend to be highest at this time of year, and the sea water is also at its warmest, hitting 30°C.
Weather in May
May is a transitional month in Krabi between the hot season and the rainy season. Expect temperatures around 30 °C and an average of 14 rainy days during the month.
Weather in June
With summer comes a slight cooling, with average temperatures reaching around 29°C and regular rain. Although it rains on average at least 15 days a month, with short but heavy showers most days, you'll still enjoy sunny weather most of the day.
Weather in July
July is very similar to June in terms of weather. It's not as hot, it often rains, but the sun still shines quite a lot.
Weather in August
The average temperature in Krabi in August is 29 °C and it rains on average 16 days a month. Even though August is officially the rainy season, don't let this put you off your holiday, it's possible you'll still have beautiful weather.
Weather in September
September in Krabi is usually quite rainy, but still warm enough for a pleasant summer holiday. Even the sea temperatures are high, so you don't have to worry about running out of swimming.
Weather in October
With 19 rainy days, October is the rainiest month in Krabi and the torrential downpours can sometimes be unpleasant. The average temperature reaches 29°C.
Weather in November
With November comes the dry season of the year and also the tourist season. If it's a good year, you can enjoy Krabi at a time when there aren't so many tourists yet, but at the same time the weather is already very pleasant.
Weather in December
Krabi is bursting at the seams in December, the temperatures are a bit cooler, the rainfall is minimal, and the crowds of tourists head here to celebrate the Christmas holidays and enjoy the New Year celebrations.
Sea temperature in Krabi
The sea temperature in Krabi is very pleasant throughout the year and fluctuates little. It usually ranges between 28 and 30°C on most beaches, with a maximum between April and September and a minimum between December and January.
Table of temperatures during the year
When to go to Krabi
You can go to Krabi for recreation all year round. The main tourist season here is from November to March, when it rains less and the temperatures are slightly lower.
On the other hand, during this period you must also prepare for the crowds of other tourists. A good time to visit may be the transition months, i.e. November and March, when there are fewer tourists but the weather is still relatively pleasant.
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But you definitely don't have to worry about going to Krabi during the rainy season, as it usually doesn't rain all day. There's usually one or two heavy showers a day and the rest of the day is sunny. However, the sea tends to be rougher and less clear, just due to the weather. The only months that can be really challenging to travel in terms of weather are September and October.