The sunseeking tourists and package holidaymakers disappear, to take advantage of summer in other parts of the world, clearing the way for budget travellers, keen on the deals and lower. The weather is humid and with the area experiencing high precipitation levels between 215 to 298mm. The northeasterly winds bring the driest weather from around december to april, with the temperature getting progressively hotter as the months go by. There are two seasons, dry and rainy, defined by the reversal of the monsoon winds. The rainy season is caused by the southwest monsoon that starts in india, before sweeping a continual stream of high pressure, moist air from the indian ocean towards thailand. Krabi weather forecasts when is the best time to go to krabi. I do not think that i will go to the beaches near phuket, but may choose to if my schedule allows for it. Mar 30, 2018 krabi enjoys a tropical climate with the temperature rarely dropping below 27c in the daytime, year round the average is around 32c. One is the hot season and the other the wet season or the rainy season, but we have to be more detailed.
The climate of krabi is tropical, hot all year round, with a rainy season due to the southwest monsoon, which runs from may to october, and a dry season from december to march. The iconic longtail boats of thailand on a krabi beach. With the rainy season around the corner, time for a rain check the. Its lowest temperature was recorded on 11 january 2009. The rainy season in thailand varies from region to region and is largely dominated by the monsoon. Low season in krabi thailand rainy season travel in. Around may october in krabi, the monsoon winds change direction, bringing the cooler temperatures and showers associated with the rainy season. In november, there can still be abundant rainfall, especially in the first part, either for any delay in the retreat of. Are there heavy rains in the north during monsoon season, or primarily in the south.
Mueang krabi, krabi, thailand three day weather forecast. The northeasterly winds bring the driest weather from around december to april, with the temperature getting progressively. The word, monsoon, comes from the arabic word, mausim, meaning season and nowadays monsoon is the term used for the seasonal shift in wind direction which usually brings on a different season of weather. If swimming in the sea and taking boat trips is your thing, id say avoid krabi in the wet season. Q a virtualtourist member asked a question february 05, 2017 stay in another place 1 answer. I am sure we just got really unlucky with the constant rain for 4 days they really got us on the baggage fees, but nowadays that is the new norm regardless of the airline i guess phuket seemed extremely commercialized catering to the tourists advice kind of going handinhand with the above. Get your 3day weather forecast for mueang krabi, krabi, thailand. The rainy season is from july october, and i have read posts covering all the variants from such heavy downpours that it left water logged roads in chiang mai to others only being caught up in one storm in the entire stay of weeks.
Though the word monsoon conjures up images of intense downpours, the term actually refers to a seasonal wind pattern that pulls moisture from the indian ocean to the asian. The best time to visit krabi is during the cool ne monsoon season, from november though march, when it isnt so humid, and the cool breezes keep things comfortable. And when it starts to rain, the bad weather can last for a couple of days. The weather in thailand is classified as hot and humid, with a long monsoon season thailand has three official seasons hot, cool, and wet the hot season runs from march through to june, with april and may the hottest months of the year the monsoon season usually is accompanied by heavy rain but will normally have rough seas this season can vary from year to year. Thailands rainy season coincides with the regions wet monsoon season and often youll hear people refer to the rainy season and monsoon season interchangeably. If contemplating a visit to krabi between may and october be sure to check for special hotel deals and discounts before coming. We contemplated visiting the nice white sandy beaches in johor or even tioman island but alas it was the monsoon season, so one night while browsing agodas and tripadvisors websites for resorts that would be approved by our. In march, and especially in april, before the monsoon, there is a certain increase in rain showers. For most of thailand, the wettest months are usually augustoctober.
We been a number of times and the weather is always fine even in what they call the monsoon season. September and october are the best times for us to go and if its a case of just a 20 minute downpour in the evening typically then this isnt a problem. Low season in krabi brings rough seas to koh lanta forcing sea excursions and ferry services to shut down. We have never been to krabi in june but if it helps we go to thailand aug. Here are 15 of the delights of the monsoon season along thailands andaman coast that can be enjoyed if you are contemplating a true beachfront resort from khao lak in the north, through phuket, phang nga and krabi down to koh lanta. Its warm all year round, but the two periods of aprilmay and septemberoctober are the hottest. Rainy season krabi tours, attractions and things to do. Krabi rainy or low season normally begins about march and goes through to the end of october, but realistically, it can rain on any day of the year, just the likelihood goes down after november. During high season, krabi can get very busy with most of the hotels full and most of the tours and activities booked almost to capacity. Senate election nears, phuket gazette, march 10, 2014 egat says more coalfired power plants needed, nov 24, 2014 thailand power development plan, 20152036, thailand ministry of energy, may 2015 kritsada mueanhawong, greenpeace goes over the edge to protest krabi coal plant, phuket gazette, march 25, 20. After a 40 minutes boat ride on our longtail boat, we finally arrived at hong island bay where we were welcomed by the spectacular limestone cliffs at the floating pier that led us to the beach. Holy krabi, i get lucky landed in krabi international airport from kuala lumpur at 15 october 2015, 5 pm local time, after out from immigration, we found the van that will take us to the hotel. The monsoon rains arrive as early as april in the south west. I am arriving in thailand around may 20, and could end up staying for over a month.
The monsoon lowwet season lasts from june to october in krabi. Its supposed to be the monsoon season in krabi august and we were very lucky that it didnt rain at all the day we were out. Aug 25, 2015 stay at holiday inn resort krabi, ao nang beach for us, we opted for holiday inn resort krabi in ao nang and couldnt ask for a more family friendly hotel as kids get to stay and eat for free. Rain coats and umbrellas are mandatory during september and october, the wettest months of the year. I want to go to krabi, but shes worried about monsoon season and.
The rain gods were definitely working overtime phuket. We caught the end of the rainy season in krabi during our visit this october. Bali, krabi rule indians rainy season getaway list for domestic travel, havelock island and kasol are popular favourites. Krabi enjoys a tropical climate with the temperature rarely dropping below 27c in the daytime, year round the average is around 32c. Wet and wet rainy season day april 28 2018 pattaya thailand duration. There are occasional periods when it does indeed rain constantly for a few days, usually later in the season, in september or october. May 20, 2016 however, in school holidays you will always notice a nice hike in prices which can make it really hard for families to afford to travel. I know it is the rainy season but does this mean it is likely to rain all day or will it be say short downpours in the evening but clear during the day. Stay at holiday inn resort krabi, ao nang beach for us, we opted for holiday inn resort krabi in ao nang and couldnt ask for a more family friendly hotel as kids get to stay and eat for free. The monsoon is a wind which brings alot of rain and there is a summer monsoon and a winter monsoon. Phuket, krabi, koh lanta, khao lak, koh phi phi are just a few of the popular destinations in this picturepostcard region.
However, chances of a washed out holiday are relatively small, and the advantages of visiting at this time of year are considerable. In march and april, it is hot, and the pre monsoon rains become more frequent, so the absolute best time is from december to february. Advantages of monsoon season in thailands andaman beach. Our krabi weatherblog runs right back to july 2012, so you can quickly see what the weather was like the last years to compare with what its likely to be when you come for a holiday. This is the best time to visit for someone who is looking to avoid the crowds, get. Krabi with the family our stay at holiday inn resort krabi. Aug 02, 2010 3 climbers took a trip to krabi, during the monsoon season, to test their skills on natural rock. The climate of krabi is tropical, hot all year round, with a rainy season due to the southwest monsoon, which runs from may to october, and a dry season from.
Why you should visit thailand in rainy season five. While the weather is humid, the prices are at an alltime low, making. Facing the andaman sea, like phuket, krabi has a tropical monsoon climate, and is subject to a tenmonth rainy season between march and december. The 2015 season is krabis fourth season in the thai division 1 league. In fact, october is wet all over the country so its really hard to pick a beach for a holiday. While its wet season in krabi its the dry season over in koh samui, koh phangan and koh tao. June to october krabi experiences heavy rainfall and is therefore not frequented by too many tourists. While these islands are totally different to krabi you will get clearer, calmer water for swimming and boating in the dry season. We are looking to book thailand for our honeymoon august 2015, we were. Please note that getting to the junk involves a short ride from the beach via longtail boat about 7 mins from ao nang beach and about 2 mins from railay. So i have been too excited and forgot everything else when i found the plane ticket and the hotel way too cheap, it was an alert to low season after all. The onset of rainy season also significantly reduces the temperatures from midmay. Thailand weather thailand, asia forecast tripadvisor. During the low season, a beach bungalow is 800 baht, double what i paid.
Oct 19, 2015 wet and wet rainy season day april 28 2018 pattaya thailand duration. The winter crowds have not yet arrived at krabi and the prices are at an alltime low. With the rainy season around the corner, time for a rain check. Because i heard the monsoon season period is from maydec. Before making a decision about where to stay in krabi, know this. My girlfriend and i cant agree were hoping for a 8day getaway in midmay or early june. Weather and when to go krabi everything about krabi thailand. This is the place where you will get all the food, shops, etc.
Spectacular cumulonimbus clouds build up through the day into dramatic, towering thunderheads. The best time to visit krabi is between november and march, which is also the peak tourist season. After a very long day of airports and nearly messing around with ronald mcdonald, i finally landed at krabi and. Krabi vs kho samui august thailand message board tripadvisor. Bali, krabi rule indians rainy season getaway list. May to july see the almost daily formation of huge thunderheads both over the ocean and among the mountains to krabis east. I will primarily be staying around bangkok and chiang mai. One is the hot season and the other the wet season or the rainy season, but we have to be more detailed hot season is from january to april and this is followed by the so called rain season. Amphoe muang krabi town, khao panom, khlong thom, plai phraya, ko lanta, ao luk, and lam thap and, nhua khlong. Green season is variable, can be wet but can be superb value when the weather is good. However rain occurs mainly in the evening hours from may to december. Why you should visit thailand in rainy season five adventurers.
While these islands are totally different to krabi you will get clearer, calmer water for swimming and boating in. They can usually be seen forming in midafternoon and peaking in. One consolation is that hotel rates are really on the low side. Jan 11, 2018 around may october in krabi, the monsoon winds change direction, bringing the cooler temperatures and showers associated with the rainy season. Krabi with the family hong islands tour a juggling mom. In low season during monsoon season, we will pick up guests from the front of phranang inn hotel and transfer to ao nammao bay, then transfer by long tailed boat to railay to join the trip. Tourists dont come, the liveliest beaches are emptied and many restaurants, bungalows and hotels shut down from the start of may to the end of october. From november to march, the southeast coast is affected by the northeast monsoon e.
Some days are overcast and when it rains its just for a short time. Chiang mai and krabi were all the side of the monsoon and in bangkok and krabi we managed to find. Facing the andaman sea, like phuket, krabi has a tropical monsoon climate, and is subject to a tenmonth rainy season between march and december, often with sustained heavy rains for days at a time during the monsoons. The weather in krabi is dominated by two tropical monsoons. The economy is virtually hinged on these rains and that raises the stakes. Where and when is monsoon season a trouble in thailand. Krabi is the main town in the province of krabi thesaban mueang on the west coast of. So monsoon season visitors are indeed taking some risks with the weather. The hottest time is from april through may, with temperatures ranging from 80. Originally, we were going to go to nearby krabi, but when it was too quiet for them. Sep 01, 2015 its supposed to be the monsoon season in krabi august and we were very lucky that it didnt rain at all the day we were out. Chayaphon kotchasarn has resigned on 11 march 2015 so krabi football club must to use wirach kaeyiwha and nantapreechakorn kamhaeng as temporary headcoach on the match against ayutthaya with tournament of chang fa cup 2015 qualifying round match played on 18 march 2015. It is reached by a van and speedboat or ferry transfer over to the magical island of lanta. Krabi size, location and boudaries krabi is on the andaman sea coast of southwest thailand, between 7 30 and 8 30 north latitude, and 98 30 and 99 30 west longitude.
But the one thing which ruined it was the weather,it absolutley poured so everytrip we went on we got soaked. Visiting krabi in the wet season flashpacker family. It stands to reason its the hotels low season, and the time of year when they offer all kinds of bargains and special prices to attract visitors. A krabi trip to end 2014 and start 2015 posted by little clouds of thought on february 02, 2015 get link. The electric power of the natural world is on full display during the monsoon season, particularly during the early months of may and june. A common misconception is that monsoon refers to rain, but in fact monsoon refers to the wind. Monsoon season in phuket lasts from may to october. Rainfall during this period is not only caused by the southwest monsoon but also by the inter. Presented by p making a budget trip to krabi, thailand. However, the gulf coast of the southern peninsula e. When exactly is monsoon in thailand from i am arriving in thailand around may 20, and could end up staying for over a month. During high season, krabi can get very busy with most of the hotels full and most of.
Reaching the island is only by the short boat trip from mainland krabi. The 2015 season is krabi s fourth season in the thai division 1 league. The sunseeking tourists and package holidaymakers disappear, to take advantage of summer in other parts of the world, clearing the way for budget travellers, keen on the deals and lower accommodation prices available at this time of year. Monsoon june to october the monsoon season is the off season in krabi. Phi phi is not currently in the middle of the rainy season. Advantages of monsoon season in thailands andaman beach resorts. Krabi is a town and near krabi, there are a few lovely beaches the primary beach, which is also the most accessible, is ao nang. Hot season is from january to april and this is followed by the so called rain season. Top 16 things to do on your krabi honeymoon the wedding vow. The monsoon also coincides with thailands positioning in the southeast asian tropical rain belt also known as the inter tropical convergence zone. Thailands monsoon and wet season explained the thaiger. High season in krabi is from about the middle of october until the end of march with the peak time being middle of december to middle of january. If budget is a determining factor, then you might want to consider a holiday to krabi in low season, which runs between the months of may and october. The summers are hot and the winter season remains are cool and pleasant and boast some of the best weather to visit, making winter the peak.
While the weather is humid, the prices are at an alltime low, making this one of the cheapest seasons to plan a trip. The continuous rainfall and strong winds make it difficult to explore the city. Yes, it does rain hard and unexpectedly during this time of year, but as long as you are prepared. Weather and when to go krabi everything about krabi. High season is the best weather middle season is good for 70% of the month most years. Presented by p making a budget trip to krabi, thailand from. The best period to go to krabi for a beach holiday is the dry season, from late december to march or april. After a 40 minutes boat ride on our longtail boat, we finally arrived at hong island bay where we were welcomed by the spectacular limestone cliffs at. You will find that room rates are notably cheaper at this time of year but it is low season for a reason.
Posts may be sponsored by the proprietor or brand being appraised. Very broadly speaking, thailands rainy season can be classified as mayjune to october. In general, the rainy season in krabi is not a particularly enjoyable one, as youll only get 1215 sunny days a month. I went to krabi for 2weeks a couple of years back,the last week in sept and 1st week in october it was one of the best holidays i have been on with lots to do a fab hotel and loads of great restaraunts.
The monsoons are the wettest season in krabi and is often the off season. It will usually start raining from mid april to october and november. In pursuit of progression, they face obstacles not confronted on a daily basis. Wow, its been a long time sinice i have put anything on here. Typically, this translates as two distinct seasons. Situated off the more crowded stretch of ao nang, it takes about 10 15 minutes to walk to the main ao nang beach stretch and a mere 5 minutes by tuk.
Offices in london, united kingdom krabi riviera company limited, international house, 24 holborn viaduct, city of london, london ec1a 2bn, united kingdom. While everyones focus is on rain, it is important to note that krabi, in the monsoon season, even if the day is brilliantly sunny, will have high and rough seas. The skies display roiling changes as dark clouds churn across the skies, breaking light into shafts and allowing some to fire through like beams from a giants. You expect the normal rainy season mix of heavy rain storms and strong sun. The primary factor affecting activities in thailand during monsoon season is, of course, the rain. Best time to visit krabi best season to visit krabi. Top 10 beaches in thailand rated by tripadvisor in 2015. For those among us who live in awe of mother natures might and glory, and delight in watching her perform her grandest displays across the heavens, the early monsoon months offer real adrenalin rushes. Q a virtualtourist member asked a question february 05, 2017.
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