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Ko Lipe

เกาะหลีเป๊ะ

Also spelled: Koh Lipe

Ko Lipe
Photo: Koh Lipe Thailand: Koh Lipe Beach Resort, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Ko Lipe

Ko Lipe (Thai: เกาะหลีเป๊ะ) (sometimes spelled Koh Lipe) is an island in Satun Province, off the Andaman Coast of Southern Thailand. It is 50km northwest of Langkawi, Malaysia, 67km west of Pak Bara, and 200km southeast of Phuket. It is part of a cluster of islands called the Butang / Adang Archipelago.Ko Lipe is known for diving, snorkeling, beautiful white sand beaches, and a relaxed atmosphere. It has been referred to as The Maldives of Thailand

More background: Ko Lipe on Wikivoyage

When to go

Best months for Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun): Dec to Mar. Month-by-month guide

  1. Jan Best
  2. Feb Best
  3. Mar Best
  4. Apr Good
  5. May Mixed
  6. Jun Avoid
  7. Jul Avoid
  8. Aug Avoid
  9. Sep Avoid
  10. Oct Mixed
  11. Nov Good
  12. Dec Best

Regional weather guide, not specific to Ko Lipe. Tap a month for details.

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