Best time to go: Koh Phangan Weather

Nik Bender
Get to know Koh Phangan
2 min readNov 28, 2018

One of the most common questions when it comes to holidays in Thailand is the best time to travel. This can not be answered for the whole of Thailand, as the weather can be very different depending on the region.

In general, Koh Phangan can be visited all year round and weather forecasts for Koh Phangan are relatively reliable.

Often December to February will be advertised as the best travel time for Koh Phangan.

The temperatures are pleasant and at least in January and February, it is usually dry, but there are also many tourists on the island — some people say there are too many.

The good news: Koh Phangan weather very pleasant even in the months after. Why not visit the island after the busy high-season?

One thing should be mentioned though: Some beaches on the island are only suitable for swimming during the peak season and have very low water during the rest of the year.

Climate Table Koh Phangan

October to November is Rainy season in this part of Thailand. Nevertheless, prolonged periods of bad weather are rare and the island can easily be explored even in these months. Due to the low season, many places can be enjoyed even more and some parties get a special flair only during low season.

And after all, monsoon rain is a real experience! There will be mostly short but strong rain showers. Due to the short distance to the equator compared to Europe, the sun is particularly intense in Thailand. Especially when you arrive in (European) winter, this is to be considered and you should worry more about sun protection than the rain, even in rain season!

Ultimately, everyone has to decide for themselves when is the best travel time for Koh Phangan, in case of doubt, this can best be found out by trying different travel periods or just staying longer on the island …

Thailand travel time and climate Koh Phangan

The best travel time for Koh Phangan you can now probably choose for yourself.

The best travel time for Thailand in other regions varies — more information on this we have compiled for you here: Our tips on travel time in Thailand

Koh Phangan weather forecast

Check out the Current weather and forecast.

Originally published at my-kohphangan.com on November 28, 2018.

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