The climate of Phi Phi Islands (Thailand)
The
Phi Phi Islands are a archipelago in the southern part of Thailand.
This archipelago consists of: Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Ley, Biddah Nok,
Biddah Nai, Yung and Pai. Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Lay are the most
popular ones. Most tourists travel to the archipelago because of its
white beaches, azure blue sea and waving palm trees. The many reefs
are ideal for snorkeling. The beaches of these islands are world
famous. Who is not familiar with monkey beach or Maya Bay where the
movie ‘The Beach’ was filmed. On Boxing Day 2004 this archipelago was
hit by the tsunami. They are rebuilding it still.
The archipelago of Phi Phi has a tropical monsoon climate. The monsoon
starts late April or in the beginning of May. Large amounts of rain
fall during this period. Activities should be planned during the
morning because most of the rain falls in the afternoon and the
evening. During the day temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius are not
uncommon. During the night temperatures are between 5 to 8 degrees
Celsius on average. Hurricanes and cyclones are not uncommon.
Climate information
The figures below are based on long term weather and climate records.
They are an average for Phi Phi Islands :
More climate information
Climate figures are very useful but don’t present a general impression
of the climate and the eventual weather circumstances within a certain
period. The figures don’t always reflect the chance of wintry weather,
extreme heat or hurricanes. That is why we offer useful extra climate
information for each month of the year:
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