Weather in Koh Samui
Unfortunately, visitors are sometimes incorrectly informed about the seasons
of Koh Samui prior to their departure from their home. It is unaware by most
of the visitors. For instance, we do not have the same rainy season as it does
in Bangkok and
other parts of Thailand.
During the high season, from December to February, temperatures
on Koh Samui can reach up to 30°C (86°F). Some tropical rain showers occur sometimes
in November and a little bit in December. This is the best season for European
people as the weather is comparatively cooler than the rest of the year.
Weather today
From March to June it becomes very hot -- up to 40°C (114°F), with little or no rain. You will thank to your air-conditioned accommodation during this time!
The months of July to September are hot with occasional rain. These are also popular months for visitors.
October and November see more rain than other months, though it generally doesn't rain every day. In contrast to other regions of Thailand, Samui does not really have a well-defined rainy season but sometimes there are sunlight-less periods for two or three days, especially during the monsoon month of November. The weather is quite difficult to predict during this time, but being Koh Samui, you are virtually assured of getting some great sunshine.
Please note that the above details are based on the experience from the past years as a reference only and the weather may vary according to the meteorological conditions throughout the year, for example, Greenhouse Effect and so on.
