Floating in Phang Nga Bay between Phuket and Krabi, Koh Yao Noi is a tranquil Muslim fishing island that has deliberately resisted mass tourism. Rice paddies stretch across its interior, water buffalo roam freely, and the dramatic karst islands of the bay provide a stunning backdrop. It won a World Tourism Organization award for community-based sustainable tourism.
Koh Yao Noi barely changes season: around 28°C most of the year.
There is a clear wet season from April – November, peaking in September with around 350 mm. The dry months run from February.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: March averages an AQI of 60, while October clears to 31.
Daylight is steady all year, around 12.0 hours a day.
For what you're after, the best months in Koh Yao Noi are December – March. Expect fast internet (101 Mbps) and a low cost of living (about €800 a month).
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