Geography of Maya Bay
Geography of Maya Bay: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Maya Bay
Railay Beach is 23 mi to the north, Phuket is 29 mi to the north-west, Phuket International Airport is 43 mi to the north-west and Khao Sok National Park is 87 mi to the north.
Map of Maya Bay
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 7°40′41.9″N 98°45′56.9″E (7.6783, 98.7658)
Quick facts about Maya Bay
Summary
Maya Bay is a beach in Phuket. Maya Bay is a beach known for the sheltered bay of Koh Phi Phi Leh.
Right now it is 85°F (29°C) in Maya Bay with overcast. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 80°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 93%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.3/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Maya Bay is January and February. The climate is tropical. May, June and September tend to be the least comfortable months. April is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 79°F.
The closest major airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT), about 43 mi away. Nearby highlights include Railay Beach, Phuket, Khao Sok National Park and Langkawi.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 85°F is in line with the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Maya Bay today at 7.5/10. Visibility is down to 1,6 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Maya Bay month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 79° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 86° | 80° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 87° | 81° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 87° | 81° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 87° | 82° | 11,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 86° | 82° | 9,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 86° | 82° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 85° | 80° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 84° | 80° | 12,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 84° | 80° | 11,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 84° | 79° | 10,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 85° | 79° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Explore Maya Bay
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Geography for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Maya Bay?
Maya Bay is a beach in Phuket. Its coordinates are 7.6783, 98.7658. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Maya Bay right now?
It is currently 85°F (29°C) with overcast. Humidity is 74% and wind is 17 mph.
When is the best time to visit Maya Bay?
January and February offer the most comfortable conditions in Maya Bay, which has a tropical climate. May, June and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Maya Bay in?
Maya Bay observes Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00). The local time is 12:13 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Maya Bay?
The closest airports are Phuket International Airport (HKT), 43 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Maya Bay?
Popular options include Railay Beach, Phuket, Khao Sok National Park, Langkawi and Koh Samui.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 12:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
