Climbing in Railay Beach in particular it’s probably the perfect match for all those who want
to have a proper nice exotic holiday with all the comfort such nice accommodation
and a variety of food and at the same time do not renounce to climb the whole
day moving from a crag to another within walking distance.
The best season for Climbing
in Southern Thailand is surely from November to April that is officially
the dry season and the possibilities of rainfalls are very scarce.
On the other side this period of the year is generally characterized
by higher prices and terribly crowded crags, in particular for climbers leading
below 7a grades.
Raining season officially starts in May and last till October.
This is probably not the best period to plan a Climbing Trip in Southern Thailand however it doesn’t necessary mean
that you will be stuck under the rain for the whole day.
During the last month I went to climb in Koh Phi Phi during the weekend and I got one full day of
sunshine and one half day of rain while the very last week I went to climb in Railay Beach for
4 days and we got only one afternoon of heavy rain that didn't allow us to
climb at all, and one morning of on/off light rain that didn't really bother
us.
Obviously considering that I am based in Phuket this is not
a big deal for me, however I am conscious that if you are travelling from oversea having too many days
of rain might piss you off.
Nevertheless, if you plan to stay no less than a week at the same spot you can be sure that the weather will not affect your holidays that much.
Koh Phi Phi, Tonsai, Railay and Ao Nang offer valid alternative to fill in the raining days and easily get ready to climb as soon as the rains stop. On the other hand, if you plan a Climbing Trip in Koh Yao Noi be aware that the road condition might be critic. In this case I suggest you to reach the spot by long tail boat.
Nevertheless, if you plan to stay no less than a week at the same spot you can be sure that the weather will not affect your holidays that much.
Koh Phi Phi, Tonsai, Railay and Ao Nang offer valid alternative to fill in the raining days and easily get ready to climb as soon as the rains stop. On the other hand, if you plan a Climbing Trip in Koh Yao Noi be aware that the road condition might be critic. In this case I suggest you to reach the spot by long tail boat.
All in all do not forget to check the Thai Meteorological Department
and always have a poncho in your climbing bag.
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| Thanh Ha on the first pitch of The Lord of the Thais 6a+, Thaiwand Wall, Railay East |
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| Eric on Scenic Bulimic, 6a - Tonsai Tower, Koh Phi Phi |
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| Riccardo on his on-sight attempt of Up to You, 7b at Phra Nang Cave, Phra Nang Beach Railay |
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| Supranee May on Pai Noon Mai, 5c - Tonsai Tower, Koh Phi Phi |