Beach in Phuket

Maya Bay Travel Guide

Maya Bay travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌦️ 79°F now🕔 6:52 AM local📅 Best: January and February

Active alerts for Maya Bay

⚠️Mon, Oct 26: heavy rain, 1,6 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Wed, Oct 28: heavy rain, 1,9 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: heavy rain, 2,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: heavy rain, 1,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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 79°F (26°C) in Maya Bay with light showers. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 78°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Maya Bay is January and February. The climate is tropical. May, June and October 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, Khao Sok National Park, Langkawi and Koh Samui.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 81°F is 2.9°F below the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Maya Bay today at 9.7/10. Visibility is down to 2,3 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.

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)

Weather in Maya Bay right now

🌦️
79°F
Light showers · feels like 88°F
Humidity86%
Wind3 mph WSW
Gusts9 mph
UV index1.9 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1014 hPa
VisibilityPoor · 2 mi
Air quality34 · Good
Sea temperature87°F
Wave height0.5 m
Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset6:05 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 99%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:52 AM, Oct 27 local time.

⚠️Mon, Oct 26: heavy rain, 1,6 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Wed, Oct 28: heavy rain, 1,9 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: heavy rain, 2,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: heavy rain, 1,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

🌦️ 84° / 80°

Light drizzle · 55% rain · wind 9 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

🌦️ 85° / 81°

Light drizzle · 53% rain · wind 9 mph

Quick facts about Maya Bay

TypeBeach
CityPhuket
CountryThailand
ContinentAsia
Coordinates7°40′41.9″N 98°45′56.9″E (7.6783, 98.7658)
Known forthe sheltered bay of Koh Phi Phi Leh
Local time6:52 AM (UTC+07:00)
Best monthsJanuary and February
ClimateTropical

Things to do in Maya Bay

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Maya Bay.

Best time to visit Maya Bay

Go in January and February. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: May, June and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★★
February★★★★☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★☆☆☆
June★★☆☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★☆☆☆
November★★☆☆☆
December★★★★☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
  • Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid May, June and October - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Maya Bay

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Phuket International AirportHKT43 miPhuket

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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 79°F (26°C) with light showers. Humidity is 86% and wind is 3 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 October 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 6:52 AM.

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, Khao Sok National Park, Langkawi and Koh Samui.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 October 27, 2026 at 6:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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