The Climate and Best Time to Visit
Krabi has a tropical climate which means it is warm all year round and there are plenty of sunny days. From November into April the northeast monsoon prevails which brings clear, sunny days and light breezes. This is the tourist High Season. At this time there are an average of 26 sunny days a month in Krabi.
Peak Season is in December and January when it is busy and accommodation can be scarce and more expensive. This is particular true of Christmas and New Year and Krabi's dive sites can be crowded then too.
Although we highly recommend any time during the High Season, the very best time to come on holiday to this part of Thailand is from February to April whether you are taking a diving package or not. We recommend this time of year as there are less tourists so the dive sites will be less crowded, you can get better value-for-money accommodation and the weather is often perfect with calm seas.
From May to October the southwest monsoon brings showers and winds but there are still around 20 sunny days a month on the west coast of southern Thailand. This is the Rainy Season but most showers are light and brief, however there can be heavier rains at times. The sea can be quite rough at this time of year and swimmers are advised to be cautious. Sometimes Ao Nang dive trips have to be cancelled due to high winds and rough seas.
Krabi has 2 very hot weather periods during the year, the first occurs between April and May when the average temperature is about 33°C. The occasional rain shower and tropical thunderstorm can cool things down briefly. The second occurs between September and October but the more frequent rainfall then brings relief from the heat.
Please read our dive site descriptions for details of the seasonal conditions for diving in Krabi.
How to Get There
Krabi province is located in Southern Thailand to the east and alongside Phuket Island. There are at least 2 flights a day from Bangkok with both Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways. Bangkok Airways also flies from Koh Samui direct. There are also direct international flights from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) with Air Asia and Singapore with Scoot.
Krabi's small international airport is around 18 km east of the town. Thai Airways provide a shuttle bus for just USD 3 (pay in Thai Baht), or you can take a taxi for only USD 15.
You can also get a direct air-con and VIP bus from the southern bus terminal in Bangkok. They depart between 18:00 hrs and 19:30 hrs daily, alternatively there is a train from Bangkok to Surat Thani from where you can get a bus to Krabi however this may be more time consuming.
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