Krabi, Thailand

Railay Beach

Cut off from the mainland by jungle-covered karst cliffs, Railay is reached by longtail boat and feels like an island.

Best forBeach
Approx. flying time~17h 10m from Los Angeles
Nearest airportKrabi (KBV)

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About this place

Rock climbers dangle above the sand, kayaks nose between the towers, and Phra Nang beach at the peninsula's tip is the show-stealer. Go from November to March, before the heat builds. Sunset from West Railay, with the cliffs turning amber, is the memory you'll keep.

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When to go

Daytime highs run from about 29°C in September to 32°C in March. Driest in January and February; wettest in October, with rain on about 28 days. The sea is warmest in May at around 32°C, coolest at 29°C.

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August29° · rain 25 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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