Koh Phi Phi gets busiest in January, February, March, April, November, and December. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Koh Phi Phi?

For thinner crowds, visit Koh Phi Phi in June, July, August, and September, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Koh Phi Phi least crowded?

Koh Phi Phi is least crowded in June, July, August, and September.

island · Thailand · 7.74°N 98.78°E

Best time to visit Koh Phi Phi (and when it is crowded)

Koh Phi Phi is a island destination in Thailand. Its peak season is January, February, March, April, November, and December, and it is least crowded in June, July, August, and September. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

January, February, March, April, November, and December

Quietest months

June, July, August, and September

Koh Phi Phi month by month

How crowded Koh Phi Phi gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Koh Phi Phi in January: Packed
Koh Phi Phi in February: Packed
Koh Phi Phi in March: Packed
Koh Phi Phi in April: Packed
Koh Phi Phi in May: Busy
Koh Phi Phi in June: Quiet
Koh Phi Phi in July: Quiet
Koh Phi Phi in August: Quiet
Koh Phi Phi in September: Quiet
Koh Phi Phi in October: Busy
Koh Phi Phi in November: Packed
Koh Phi Phi in December: Packed

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Koh Phi Phi busy?: Koh Phi Phi gets busiest in January, February, March, April, November, and December. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Koh Phi Phi?: For thinner crowds, visit Koh Phi Phi in June, July, August, and September, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Koh Phi Phi least crowded?: Koh Phi Phi is least crowded in June, July, August, and September.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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