Best time to visit Koh Samui

Q: When is the best time to visit Koh Samui?

The best time to visit Koh Samui is February based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Koh Samui?

The hottest time of year in Koh Samui is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Koh Samui?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Koh Samui with 463mm on average. There are normally 19 days in November with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Koh Samui?

The sunniest time of year in Koh Samui is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Koh Samui?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Koh Samui in May when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Koh Samui?

The best time to visit Koh Samui is February based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
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Feb
4
Mar
3
Apr
2
May
2.5
Jun
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Jul
2.5
Aug
2.5
Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Max Day Temperature (°F)

84
Jan
84
Feb
86
Mar
90
Apr
90
May
88
Jun
88
Jul
88
Aug
88
Sep
86
Oct
84
Nov
84
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
9
Feb
8
Mar
8
Apr
6
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
6
Nov
6
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Koh Samui?

The hottest time of year in Koh Samui is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 90°F with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Koh Samui?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Koh Samui with 18.2 inches on average. There are normally 19 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Koh Samui?

The sunniest time of year in Koh Samui is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Koh Samui?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Koh Samui in May when the water temperature reaches 86°F.