SeasonMapKo Phi Phi (Phi Phi) weather in April
Thailand
April in Ko Phi Phi: sweltering, rainy, with muggy air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
#5 of 12 months in Ko Phi Phi · #613 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Ko Phi Phi in April
Other months in Ko Phi Phi
Ko Phi Phi's forum calls February one of the driest, sunniest stretches of the year — regulars who visited in January reported blue skies and no rain, and expect February to run much the same. It's busier than the shoulder months of May and June, but regulars say it's a step down from the Christmas and New Year crush.
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Ko Phi Phi climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 87°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ko Phi Phi in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsSongkran, Dry season, flat Andaman, Long summer break in Thailand(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ko Phi Phi's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKo Phi Phi's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ko Phi Phi in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Songkran
13–15 AprWater-festival New YearCrowdedThree days of water fights through the village lanes, which on an island this narrow means everyone. The last big week before the monsoon empties the place. Source ↗
- Season
Dry season, flat Andaman
1 Nov – 20 Apr · usuallyCrowdedGlass water in the bays, ferries from Krabi and Phuket running full, and Tonsai village at its busiest. Day boats from both mainland ports arrive by ten and leave at four.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ko Phi Phi — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Ko Phi Phi?
Ko Phi Phi in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Ko Phi Phi?
- April in Ko Phi Phi: sweltering, rainy, with muggy air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Ko Phi Phi on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Ko Phi Phi in April?
- In April, Ko Phi Phi averages a daily high of 29.1°C and a low of 27°C, with about 130.2 mm of rain over roughly 17.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ko Phi Phi in April?
- Ko Phi Phi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in April.
Other months in Ko Phi Phi
Compare Ko Phi Phi in April
Warmer or cooler than Ko Phi Phi in April
Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — April
Within 300 km: Krabi's Songkran on 13–15 Apr, and Phuket's Songkran on 13–15 Apr.