Koh Lipe
A small Andaman Sea island where most days go to the beach, the reef and short boat trips, with no cars.
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Koh Lipe is a small island in the Andaman Sea, off the far south of Thailand near the Malaysian border. It belongs to Satun Province and sits within the Tarutao National Marine Park area. Visitors know it for white sand beaches, shallow reef water and a village built around walking paths, with no roads. Boats from the mainland, mainly from Pak Bara, are the usual way in, and the island is small enough to walk across.
A beach trip here is built around swimming, snorkeling and diving, with days on the sand and early nights. Boats make day trips to nearby islands, so plan some time on the water. The drier months, roughly November to April, bring calmer seas and clearer weather. Plan at least three or four nights, and more if you want to dive or slow down for a week.
Koh Lipe in five
- Take the ferry from Pak Bara pierFerries and speedboats to Koh Lipe leave from Pak Bara pier in Satun province on the mainland. The island has no road link, so the boat is the only way in.Getting around
- Withdraw baht before you reach the islandBoats and small shops often take only cash, so get enough baht on the mainland for the whole stay.
- Set up an eSIM before you leave homeMobile data is needed for ferry tickets, booking confirmations and offline maps. Install and test the plan before you travel.Phones and eSIM
- Pay the national park fee and keep the receiptKoh Lipe is inside Tarutao National Marine Park, and park staff can ask to see proof of the entry fee. Keep the receipt with your passport.
- Carry a dry bag for boat transfersSome transfers to beaches and resorts end with a wade or a step off a longtail boat. Spray and wet sand get into open bags and phones.
Need to know
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB)
- Entry
- Visa exemption for many passports; check the length of stay on the immigration site Read more
- Emergency
- 191 police, 1669 ambulance, 199 fire; Tourist Police 1155
- Tipping
- Optional
- Time
- UTC+7, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain13 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Dry, calm seasJanuaryRain
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 89 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, calm seas
- FebruaryClear9 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Dry, calm seasFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, calm seas
- MarchRain15 rainy daysHigh31°Low27°Dry, calm seasMarchRain
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 105 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, calm seas
- AprilRain25 rainy daysHigh30°Low27°Dry, hotAprilRain
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 235 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- MayRain28 rainy daysHigh30°Low27°Hot, humidMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 385 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- JuneRain24 rainy daysHigh30°Low27°Rains startJuneRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 237 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains start
- JulyRain25 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Rainy, rough seasJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 258 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy, rough seas
- AugustRain26 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Rainy, rough seasAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 318 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy, rough seas
- SeptemberRain26 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Rainy, rough seasSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 356 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy, rough seas
- OctoberRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Rainy, rough seasOctoberRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 369 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy, rough seas
- NovemberRain27 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Seas settlingNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 342 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Seas settling
- DecemberRain17 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Dry, busyDecemberRain
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 161 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, busy
Average daily high and low in Koh Lipe, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Koh Lipe
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 32°
- Humidity
- 73%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 71%
Koh Lipe
04:59 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today29°26°71%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Wed29°27°76%Wednesday: Rain. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 76%.
- Thu29°27°83%Thursday: Rain. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 83%.
- Fri28°26°86%Friday: Rain. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Sat28°26°90%Saturday: Rain. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 90%.
- Sun29°26°98%Sunday: Rain. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 98%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 33.76 THB
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Koh AdangFull-day boat tripA larger park island with forest trails and beaches, usually a full-day trip by boat.
- Koh RawiHalf-day stopA quieter island close to Koh Lipe, good for a half-day beach stop.
- Koh TarutaoLonger boat tripThe largest island in the park, a longer trip for those with more time.
Before you go to Koh Lipe
Rules for Koh Lipe, checked
- Many passports get visa-free entry to Thailand for a short stay. Check the allowed length of stay and the arrival card on the immigration site before you book.Source
- Koh Lipe is inside a national marine park. Do not take coral, shells or sand, and follow park staff instructions on beaches and boats.
- Carry your passport or a clear copy when you check in to a guesthouse or book a boat trip.
Plan around Koh Lipe
Regions, entry rules and money for a Thailand trip
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa and what to check before you fly
Read the guideGetting aroundFerries and speedboats from the mainland to the island
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards and typical prices for a few days
Read the guideWhere to stayBeach and village bases compared
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData for ferry tickets and offline maps
Read the guideKoh Lipe FAQ
How do you get to Koh Lipe?
Take a ferry or speedboat from Pak Bara pier in Satun province on the mainland. The island has no road access, so the boat is the only way in. Check current boat times with operators before you book, since schedules change by season.
Is Koh Lipe worth visiting?
Yes for beaches, snorkeling and a small island without cars. Skip it if you want a city or a lively nightlife scene.
How many days do you need on Koh Lipe?
Three to four nights covers the beaches and one boat trip to a nearby island. Add a spare day, because boats can be cancelled or delayed in rough seas.
When is the best time to visit Koh Lipe?
November to April is the dry season on the Andaman coast, with calmer seas in the first months. May to October is the rainy season, with rough seas that can stop boats.
Are there cars on Koh Lipe?
No. Most visitors walk on sandy paths between the beaches and the village, and carry luggage by hand over short distances.