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Krabi weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Krabi at a glance

Best time
Dec – Mar
Warmest month
Mar · 35°
Warmest sea
May · 30.4°
Sunshine a year
2,000 h
Rain a year
2,571 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+7
Elevation
14 m

Climate in Krabi

Krabi has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while September is the coolest at 32 °C. With around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, Krabi is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Live weather

Krabi weather: today and the next 14 days

27°
DrizzleFeels like 33° · Wind 9 km/hAs of 16:30 local time
  • Today 31° / 25°
  • 100 % chance of rain
  • 10.0 h of sunshine
  • UV index 9

Sea now31.2 °C2.1 °C warmer than usual for October · waves up to 0.1 m

Today's high is about as usual for October.

The next seven days look unsettled, with rain likely on 7 days. Daytime highs range from 30° to 31°, nights from 23° to 25°.

Worth knowing in the next 7 days

  • Thunderstorms: today, tomorrow, Mon 12 Oct
  • Several wet days in a row: most days

Picked from the forecast; these are not official weather warnings. On site, follow the warnings of the local authorities.

  • TodayRainy dayTime for museums, cafés and a spa.31° · 100 % rain · wind 10 km/h
  • TomorrowRainy dayTime for museums, cafés and a spa.31° · 98 % rain · wind 11 km/h

Best times in the next 24 hours

  • Beach & swimmingNo good window
  • Sightseeing & walkstomorrow 07:00–10:00
  • Dinner outsideNo good window

From the hourly forecast: dry and pleasant; for the beach also sunny, at least 23 °C, a sea of 21 °C or more and waves under 1.5 m.

The next 24 hours

Now27°Thunderstorms100 %

TemperatureChance of rainNightSunset 18:11Sunrise 06:11
  1. Today9 OctThunderstorms31°usually 32°25°100 %80
  2. Tomorrow10 OctThunderstorms31°usually 32°24°98 %80
  3. Sun11 OctDrizzle30°usually 32°24°94 %78
  4. Mon12 OctThunderstorms30°usually 32°23°94 %80
  5. Tue13 OctShowers30°usually 32°24°100 %80
  6. Wed14 OctShowers31°usually 32°23°100 %80
  7. Thu15 OctShowers30°usually 32°23°94 %80
  8. Fri16 OctThunderstorms31°usually 32°23°94 %80
  9. Sat17 OctThunderstorms31°usually 32°24°100 %80
  10. Sun18 OctDrizzle29°usually 32°24°96 %80
  11. Mon19 OctThunderstorms32°usually 32°24°98 %75
  12. Tue20 OctDrizzle29°usually 32°24°100 %80
  13. Wed21 OctDrizzle30°usually 32°24°98 %80
  14. Thu22 OctDrizzle30°usually 32°23°96 %80

Usual daytime high for the time of year

Dashed: from day 8 on, the forecast is less certain

Best days for a holiday: Today, Tomorrow, Mon 12 Oct

Over the next two weeks, days will be 1 °C cooler on average than usual for the time of year.

What to pack for the coming week

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

From the forecast for the next 7 days; the list for the whole month is further down.

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), rounded by us and refreshed every 30 minutes. Compared with the climate averages 1996–2025. Sources & licences

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Krabi

The best time to visit Krabi is from December to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to February. From January to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The rainy season is from May to November; the wettest month is October with 357 mm.

Krabi through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Krabi in the dry season

Dec – Apr

67

Good

  • 32–35 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 6.5 h of sun a day
  • 66 rainy days in all

Krabi in the rainy season

May – Nov

61

Good

  • 32–33 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 4.8 h of sun a day
  • 180 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jan – Feb

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jan – May

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

May – Nov

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Krabi for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – February

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

61

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: December – March

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 27°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 31°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 28°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 26°

06:1118:09

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 05:58–06:39 · evening 17:41–18:22
Blue hour
Morning 05:50–05:58 · evening 18:22–18:30

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Krabi compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The days get 0.2 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high32°32°
Night-time low24°24°
Sea29°29°
Daylight12.1 h11.9 h

What is the weather like in Krabi in October?

In October, Krabi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 357 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Krabi.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 57 min06:11 – 18:09
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
88 %on averageAll months
Hot days
26 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+7offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %91 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Krabi

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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January has the better holiday weather in Krabi: score 75 against 61. In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in January. January has 20 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.

October vs January, Krabi
MonthOctoberJanuary
Holiday weather score6175better
Daytime high32°33°
Night-time low24°23°
Sea29.1°28.4°
Sunshine4.1 h6.3 hbetter
Rainy days288better
Rainfall357 mm62 mmbetter
Muggy days3131

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Krabi month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

75January33° · Sea 28° · 6.3 h

In January, Krabi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Krabi.

Krabi in January
73February35° · Sea 29° · 7.3 h

In February, Krabi is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Krabi.

Krabi in February
61March35° · Sea 29° · 7.3 h

In March, Krabi is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 109 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Krabi.

Krabi in March
54April34° · Sea 30° · 6.4 h

In April, Krabi is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 200 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Krabi.

Krabi in April
57May33° · Sea 30° · 5.4 h

In May, Krabi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 280 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Krabi.

Krabi in May
61June32° · Sea 30° · 5.2 h

In June, Krabi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 258 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Krabi.

Krabi in June
62July32° · Sea 30° · 4.9 h

In July, Krabi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 266 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Krabi.

Krabi in July
62August32° · Sea 30° · 4.8 h

In August, Krabi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 272 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Krabi.

Krabi in August
62September32° · Sea 29° · 4.4 h

In September, Krabi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 315 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Krabi.

Krabi in September
61October32° · Sea 29° · 4.1 h

In October, Krabi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 357 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Krabi.

Krabi in October
62November32° · Sea 29° · 4.5 h

In November, Krabi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 273 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Krabi.

Krabi in November
70December32° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h

In December, Krabi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 131 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Krabi.

Krabi in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Krabi

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (23°), the warmest in May (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 364 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 32°Night 24°Sea 29°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7533°23°28.4°6.3 h862
FebruaryFeb7335°23°28.8°7.3 h749
MarchMar6135°24°29.4°7.3 h13109
AprilApr5434°25°30.3°6.4 h24200
MayMay5733°25°30.4°5.4 h27280
JuneJun6132°25°30.1°5.2 h24258
JulyJul6232°24°29.8°4.9 h25266
AugustAug6232°24°29.7°4.8 h25272
SeptemberSep6232°24°29.4°4.4 h26315
OctoberOct6132°24°29.1°4.1 h28357
NovemberNov6232°24°29.1°4.5 h24273
DecemberDec7032°23°28.7°5.3 h14131

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

8.07° N, 98.91° E · 14 m · Asia/Bangkok

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Krabi

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea temperature right now31.2°C
  • 2.1 °C warmer than usual for October
  • 0.4 °C warmer than a week ago
  • In a week: around 31.2 °C
Last 7 daysForecastAverage for October 29.1°
  • 2 Oct: 30.6 °C
  • 3 Oct: 30.7 °C
  • 4 Oct: 30.6 °C
  • 5 Oct: 30.7 °C
  • 6 Oct: 30.8 °C
  • 7 Oct: 30.9 °C
  • 8 Oct: 30.9 °C
  • 9 Oct: 31.0 °C
  • 10 Oct: 31.1 °C
  • 11 Oct: 31.0 °C
  • 12 Oct: 31.0 °C
  • 13 Oct: 31.0 °C
  • 14 Oct: 31.1 °C
  • 15 Oct: 31.2 °C

Daily means from the Open-Meteo marine model (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 30 minutes; not a measurement at the beach. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (Météo-France).

Wind & waves this week

Highest wind, gusts and waves per day, with a rough guide for water sports.

  1. Today9 Oct10 km/hgusts 260.1 m
  2. Tomorrow10 Oct11 km/hgusts 310.1 m
  3. Sun11 Oct10 km/hgusts 260.1 m
  4. Mon12 Oct11 km/hgusts 310.2 m
  5. Tue13 Oct6 km/hgusts 260.2 m
  6. Wed14 Oct8 km/hgusts 250.1 m
  7. Thu15 Oct8 km/hgusts 300.1 m
  • Calm: good for swimming, snorkelling and paddle boarding

Rough guide from the forecast; always check local conditions and flags on the beach. Waves: Open-Meteo marine model (CC BY 4.0) with wave models of DWD, Météo-France, ECMWF and NOAA.

Sea in October29.1°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 29.8 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 29.1°8 in 10 years 28.7° – 29.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Krabi ranges from 28.4 °C in January to 30.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in March. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.6 and 31.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan28.4°27.8°28.8°warm
FebruaryFeb28.8°28.3°29.2°warm
MarchMar29.4°29.0°29.9°very warm
AprilApr30.3°29.7°30.9°very warm
MayMay30.4°29.6°31.0°very warm
JuneJun30.1°29.6°30.5°very warm
JulyJul29.8°29.3°30.1°very warm
AugustAug29.7°29.4°30.1°very warm
SeptemberSep29.4°28.9°29.8°very warm
OctoberOct29.1°28.7°29.8°very warm
NovemberNov29.1°28.3°29.8°very warm
DecemberDec28.7°28.2°29.3°warm
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Krabi

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,000 hours
Sunniest month
Feb · 7.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Oct · 4.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.1 hDaylight 12.0 hShare of daylight 34 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.1 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Krabi, 34 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Krabi: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,571 mm on 246 days
Wettest month
Oct · 357 mm
Driest month
Feb · 49 mm
OctoberRainy days 28Rainfall 357 mm

In October, Krabi has about 28 rainy days with 357 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Krabi

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

UV today
9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
Clear-sky UV in October
12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 10 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 20 min
Olive skin
about 25 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Krabi

How breezy and how cloudy Krabi is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
13 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Aug · 15 km/h
Calmest month
Apr · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Krabi typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
78 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Feb · 57 %
Cloudiest month
Sep · 89 %
OctoberCloud cover 88 %Sunshine 4.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 88 % of the sky over Krabi: mostly overcast, with about 4.1 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Krabi

How often the day gets hot in Krabi (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
344 days
Hottest month
Mar · 35 °C
Hot months
All year

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 26Daytime high 32 °C

In October, Krabi has about 26 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Krabi

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Krabi in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Krabi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 56).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    56

    Fair

    • 35 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 20 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    58

    Fair

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 27 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    62

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 25 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    61

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 4.1 h of sun a day
    • 28 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    73

    GoodBest holidays

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 12 h 30 min
Distance
9,950 km
Time zone
UTC+7
Jet lag
About 6 days (6 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Thailand

Currency
Thai Baht (THB)
Language
Thai
Sockets
Type A, B, C, F · 220 V
Traffic
Drives on the left
Dialling code
+66

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Krabi vs Ao Nang

In October the holiday weather in Krabi and Ao Nang is about equally good (score 61 vs 61). During the day it is about as warm in Ao Nang as in Krabi. The sea is about equally warm.

Krabi vs Ao Nang, in October
in OctoberKrabiAo Nang
Holiday weather score6161
Daytime high32°32°
Sea29°29°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days2828
Best timeDec – MarDec – Mar

Through the year

OctoberKrabi 32°Ao Nang 32°
KrabiAo Nang
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Thailand in October: the best places

In October, Krabi ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Pattaya31°30°67
  2. 2Koh Samui31°29°66
  3. 3Ko Pha-ngan28°29°66
  4. 4Koh Tao30°29°66
  5. 5Hua Hin31°29°66
  6. 6Ko Kut31°29°66
  7. 7Ranong31°29°65
  8. 8Ko Chang31°29°65
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Frequently asked questions about Krabi

When is the best time to visit Krabi?

The best time to visit Krabi is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Krabi?

The sea temperature in Krabi ranges from 28.4 °C in January to 30.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Krabi in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Krabi?

March is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 24 °C. September is the coolest month at 32 °C.

When does it rain most in Krabi?

The rainy season is from May to November; the wettest month is October with 357 mm. The driest month is February with 49 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Krabi get?

Krabi gets around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.3 hours a day; in October there are 4.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Krabi in?

Krabi is on UTC+7 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Krabi?

A nonstop flight from London to Krabi takes about 12 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,950 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Krabi?

Krabi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 58, summer holidays 62, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 73.