Thailand

Koh Lipe

Far south in the Andaman Sea, little Lipe is what Thai islands were before the crowds: walkable end to end, ringed by national-park waters and blessed with Sunrise and Sunset beaches that bookend perfect days.

Best forTropical
Approx. flying time~17h 15m from Los Angeles
Nearest airportLangkawi (LGK)

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About this place

Snorkel trips putter between untouched islets where you'll often have the reef to yourselves. Go November to April; much of the island naps through the monsoon.

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When to go

Daytime highs run from about 28°C in November to 30°C in February. Driest in January and February; wettest in November, with rain on about 28 days. The sea is warmest in April at around 31°C, coolest at 29°C.

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August29° · rain 24 days · sea 31°Warm and often wet.

Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis).

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