Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 The Andaman coast has two seasons. November to April is dry, calm and clear — the best time for boat trips. May to October brings the southwest monsoon, with rougher seas and more cancellations, and Maya Bay closes from 1 August to 30 September.
Month by month
| Months | Conditions |
|---|---|
| November | Dry season starts; seas calming, fewer crowds than December |
| December – March | Peak season: calm, sunny, clear water — and the busiest boats |
| April | Hot, still mostly calm; a good shoulder month |
| May – July | Monsoon showers and swell; tours run but can be cancelled |
| August – September | Maya Bay closed; tours skip the bay |
| October | Maya Bay reopens on 1 October; weather improving late in the month |
Best time of day
Day-trippers from Phuket and Krabi usually reach Maya Bay from late morning. To see it at its quietest:
- book an early-bird tour, or
- stay on Phi Phi Don and take a sunrise longtail.
Deal From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Tour to Maya Bay & Snorkeling
- Free cancellation
- Booked 13 times yesterday
From
$22 $18
per person
Deal Koh Phi Phi: Maya Bay Private Longtail Boat Tour & Snorkel
- Free cancellation
- Booked 19 times yesterday
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$55 $50
per person
