Weather in Thailand, Focusing on Koh Phangan


The climate in Thailand is extremely tropical, i.e. warm and humid. The climate changes are designed by monsoons that create three different seasons in Northern and Central Thailand and two different seasons in Southern Thailand. The southwest monsoon (approx. May to October) is rainy, warm and cloudy, whereas the northeast monsoon (approx November to March) is dry and relatively cool. The hottest months are April and May.

The period from November to February is considered as the best time for visiting Thailand in general and Koh Phangan in particular.

Historical weather in Koh Phangan

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Prevalent Temperature, C° 26.5 27.3 28.9 29.0 28.6 28.2 28.1 28.0 27.8 27.7 26.4 25.5
Average Rainfall, mm 40 10 10 60 190 110 140 120 210 260 300 100

Tip 1: Many people assume that the weather in Koh Phangan is always nice, and little rain makes it even more pleasant. Consider this fact while planning your trip to Phangan, since accommodation is much cheaper during the low season.

Tip 2: The seasons in Koh Phangan and neighboring islands are not the same as in the Southwest islands (Phuket, Krabi, Koh Phi Phi),