Best time to visit Koh Samui

Weather– January has a lot of sunshine and very little amount of rainfall. The temperature remains around 28 degrees Celsius and has low humidity.

Why Visit– It is a great time to hit the beaches.

Weather– February is one of the driest months of the year. It remains hot and sunny. The average temperature is slightly higher at around 29 degrees Celsius.

Why Visit– February is a great time to have a beachy island vacation and the best time to receive some tropical tan.

Weather– Temperature starts to rise by March which is an indication of the arrival of summers. March is the least cloudy month of the year. The temperature rises and reaches around 31 degrees Celsius.

Why Visit– March sees the fewer crowd. You can enjoy the beach and sunshine without sharing it with many people.

Weather– One of the hottest months of the year. Rainy days are very rare during April. The average temperature reaches around 32 degrees Celsius and the humidity is also at its peak. The seawater and swimming pool also remains warm. Booking an air-conditioned room during April becomes a must. 

Why Visit– Thailand celebrates Songkran from 13th to 15th April. Songkran is the highlight of the month. The street water-fights will be a welcome relief during the scorching heat you experience in April.

Weather– May receives more rainfall than March and April. The downpour comes as a relief after the scorching heat of April. The downpour reduces the heat and humidity in an initial couple of days. Storms are a beautiful sight of your hotel rooms and resorts. The temperature rises to 33 degrees Celsius. As the rainfall increases, humidity too starts to rise.

Why Visit – Hotel prices are low as compared to the high season. It is a good time for a budget-holiday.

Weather– The average temperature remains around 32 degrees Celsius. Koh Samui remains hot and has ample sunshine. Rain is not unusual in June but rare. Downpour occurs in short bursts. June is one of the most popular months in Koh Samui to plan a wedding.

Why Visit– June does not receive as much crowd as in the peak season. The weather remains fine and the hotel prices remain affordable.

Weather– July is one of the popular and busy months in Koh Samui. The temperature remains as high as 32 degrees Celsius and can fall as low as 22 degrees Celsius. July receives rainfall but not as much as in November. You can expect an occasional tropical storm during the month. Downpour usually occurs in the afternoon. The shower doesn’t last long. But you should come prepared for the rain. However, July has plenty of sunshine for you to enjoy.

Why Visit– July has good weather to enjoy. You will have great opportunities to hit the beaches.

Weather– The temperature remains around 28 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius. Koh Samui does not receive as much rainfall as other parts of Thailand.

Why Visit– The weather remains good as compared to the monsoon months.

Weather– September is part of the shoulder season yet September has one of the gorgeous weather. The weather starts to get cooler. The temperature remains around 24 degrees Celsius to 29 degrees Celsius. You can expect some rainy days but the downpour is mostly light.

Why Visit– The weather stays cool and perfect. September is the last month of the sailing season and one of the best seasons for the sailing enthusiasts to pay a visit.

Weather– Monsoons in Koh Samui starts from mid-October but it is not as intense as in November. In the initial days of the month it might rain once during the entire days or even maybe once in days. The latter part sees more frequent downpour.

Why Visit– It is a good time for low-budget holidays and you can enjoy the island with very little tourist crowd.

Weather– The height of the monsoon season. The average temperature remains around 27 degrees Celsius. Though the rain shower is more intense in November still there are fair chances of sunny days.

Why Visit– The flight and hotel prices are at its lowest. You can avail almost 50% discount on the peak season price. One of the best seasons for surfing in Koh Samui.

Weather– The monsoon starts to retreat and we welcome merry and sunny days. There might be some rain during the initial days. The average temperature remains around 27 degrees Celsius. December is the start of the peak tourist season. Around mid-December, the island starts getting crowded by tourists.

Why Visit– Besides December is the time for Christmas and New Year’s, the fine weather and sunny days also make December one of the best time to visit. It is also a good month for surfers.