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).
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

Ko Phi Phi Don Island, Thailand Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Ko Phi Phi Don Island, Thailand Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Ko Phi Phi Don Island, Thailand Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Koh Phi Phi Don on the map
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