Made famous by the 2000 film 'The Beach' starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Koh Phi Phi Don is the only inhabited island in the group. The islands feature dramatic limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, and Maya Bay — one of the most photographed beaches on Earth. Devastated by the 2004 tsunami, the islands were rebuilt and Maya Bay was later closed for ecological restoration.
Koh Phi Phi barely changes season: around 28°C most of the year.
There is a clear wet season from April – November, peaking in September with around 365 mm. The dry months run from January – February.
Air quality is worth watching: March averages an AQI of 58, while October clears to 27.
Daylight is steady all year, around 12.0 hours a day.
For what you're after, the best months in Koh Phi Phi are December – March. Expect fast internet (172 Mbps) and a moderate cost of living (about €850 a month).
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