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Best Time to Visit Koh Samui

Short answer: January to August is the best weather. October to December is Samui's rainy season, the opposite of Phuket.

Koh Samui weather month by month

MonthWeatherWhat to expect
JanuaryGoodMostly good weather with some showers.
FebruaryBestDry and pleasant: the best weather. Busy, so book early.
MarchBestDry and pleasant: the best weather. Busy, so book early. Indian school holidays and Holi trips begin.
AprilBestDry and pleasant: the best weather. Busy, so book early. Songkran, the Thai New Year water festival, 13-15 April, everywhere in Thailand.
MayGoodMostly good weather with some showers.
JuneGoodMostly good weather with some showers.
JulyGoodMostly good weather with some showers.
AugustGoodMostly good weather with some showers. Long weekends in India (Independence Day) bring short Bangkok-Pattaya trips.
SeptemberGoodMostly good weather with some showers.
OctoberRainyRainy season: short heavy showers, fewer crowds and lower hotel prices. Diwali trips from India start (October or November).
NovemberRainyRainy season: short heavy showers, fewer crowds and lower hotel prices.
DecemberRainyRainy season: short heavy showers, fewer crowds and lower hotel prices.

Weather changes from year to year; this is the usual pattern.

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Questions about Koh Samui weather

Which is the best month to visit Koh Samui?

The best months are usually February, March, April.

Which is the cheapest time to visit Koh Samui?

Hotels are usually cheapest in the rainy months (October, November, December), when fewer people travel.

Is Koh Samui good in May and June for Indian summer holidays?

May and June are good and good months in Koh Samui. Mostly good weather with some showers.

How many days are enough for Koh Samui?

3 to 4 nights.

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