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Island / bay · Krabi

Koh Phi Phi Don

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The largest and only inhabited island of the Phi Phi archipelago, with twin bays, a lively village and a famous viewpoint over the island's narrow middle.

South🏝️ Island / bay

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Ko Phi Phi Don Island, Thailand
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

About Koh Phi Phi Don

The largest and only inhabited island of the Phi Phi archipelago, with twin bays, a lively village and a famous viewpoint over the island's narrow middle.

Highlights

  • Twin bays
  • Viewpoint hike
  • Boat trips to Maya Bay

In depth on our site

Koh Phi Phi Don also has a full entry on our islands page, with more photos and tips.

When to visit Koh Phi Phi Don

Month by month: good, OK or less good, based on average rain and temperature (Krabi climate).

  1. JanGood
  2. FebGood
  3. MarGood
  4. AprOK
  5. MayLess good
  6. JunLess good
  7. JulLess good
  8. AugLess good
  9. SepLess good
  10. OctLess good
  11. NovOK
  12. DecGood

Best months: January, February, March, December.

  • January Dry: about 32 mm on 12 rain days, max 33°C (Krabi climate)
  • February Dry: about 19 mm on 6 rain days, max 34°C (Krabi climate)
  • March Dry: about 57 mm on 8 rain days, max 34°C (Krabi climate)
  • April Some rain: about 105 mm on 15 rain days, max 34°C (Krabi climate)
  • May Rainy season: about 215 mm on 20 rain days, max 33°C (Krabi climate)
  • June Rainy season: about 214 mm on 19 rain days, max 32°C (Krabi climate)
  • July Rainy season: about 216 mm on 20 rain days, max 32°C (Krabi climate)
  • August Rainy season: about 230 mm on 20 rain days, max 32°C (Krabi climate)
  • September Rainy season: about 280 mm on 21 rain days, max 32°C (Krabi climate)
  • October Rainy season: about 298 mm on 22 rain days, max 31°C (Krabi climate)
  • November Some rain: about 148 mm on 19 rain days, max 32°C (Krabi climate)
  • December Dry: about 59 mm on 17 rain days, max 32°C (Krabi climate)

Source: climate figures from our weather page: Weather and climate.

Practical information

Location
Krabi (Approximate location.) · 7.74433, 98.78112
Type
🏝️ Island / bay
Best time of day
Late afternoon and sunset

Opening hours and entry fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.

More photos of Koh Phi Phi Don

Koh Phi Phi Don on the map

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Video: Koh Phi Phi Don

How to Spend 5 Days in KOH PHI PHI DON Thailand | The Perfect Travel Itinerary · Exotic Vacation. Video from YouTube; it only loads when you click.

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