The Climate and Best Time to Visit
The tropical climate on Koh Phi Phi ensures that it is warm throughout the year with a great deal of sunshine. From November to January the northeast monsoon prevails bringing clear blue skies and light breezes. The wind drops from February to May when the weather is at its best but can get hot. Phi Phi Island enjoys 26 sunny days per month from November through to May.
From late May to October the southwest monsoon brings showers and winds to the west coast of southern Thailand. But the rain is often light and there are still 20 sunny days per month, however you can experience heavy rain at any time here. The sea can get quite rough during this time of year and swimmers should take care.
The hottest time of the year on Phi Phi Island occurs between April and May when the average temperature is 33°C but the odd rain shower can bring some relief from the heat. It can also be hot between September and October but there are more frequent showers at this time which have the effect of cooling the temperature right down.
The tourist High Season runs from November to April and Peak Season is in December and January. We recommend you avoid this time of year as it is more difficult to find accommodation and prices are higher particularly around Christmas and New Year. This is when Phi Phi's dive sites are very crowded too.
Diving runs all year round on Phi Phi so you can visit any time of the year, but perhaps the best time to stay is from February to April. There are fewer tourists and the choice and value-for-money for accommodation is much better. The weather is also at its best and the dive sites around Phi Phi are less crowded at this time of year.
How to Get There
Phi Phi Island is situated in Krabi Province at the southern edge of Phang Nga Bay in southern Thailand, 48 km from Phuket and 40 km from Krabi Town. You can take a boat to reach the main island of Phi Phi Don from Phuket or Ao Nang in Krabi; both journeys take between 1-2 hours and the scenery makes for an enjoyable trip.
Both Krabi and Phuket have international airports, however it is much easier to get a flight to Phuket due to the large volume of tourists that travel there. More information on how to get to: Phuket and Krabi.
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Where to Stay
There is a range of accommodation to suit every budget from simple back-packer beach huts to luxury top-quality resorts so you are sure to find something to suit your taste and pocket. Book your accommodation with hotelscombined.com, our affiliated hotel reservation specialists. Make your choice and book from their full range of Phi Phi resort options. And when you've made your choice you can simply book with your credit card. They also have an on-line chat service should you have any questions. hotelscombined.com back all their different listings with a 'Low Price Guarantee' so you can be assured of getting the best value-for-money on the net.
In high season many places are fully booked so make sure you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
