Best time to go to Koh Tao Average weather of Koh Tao, Thailand

When is the best time to go to Koh Tao?

When is the best time to go to Koh Tao? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Koh Tao are February, March and April
On average, it is hot all year round
The rainiest months are October and November
The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round

Annual weather in Koh Tao

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Weather details in Koh Tao month by month

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January February March April May June July August September October November December

Weather and climate in Koh Tao

Koh Tao enjoys a tropical monsoon climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Koh Tao is 29°C (ranging from 28°C in january to 31°C in may). Annual rainfall is 3301mm, with a minimum of 85mm in february and a maximum of 552mm in november.

Between january and february the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 28°C in average and, in february, 5 days of rain are expected.
From march to april the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 29°C in average and it rains about 196mm each month.
From may to july the climate is not good. The temperature rises to 30°C and it rains about 46% of the time in july.
Between the months of august and september the climate is not good, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 28°C and it rains about 52% of the time in september.
In the month of october the climate is unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 29°C and it rains about 447mm each month.
In november the climate is very unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 29°C and it rains about 70% of the time in november.
In the month of december the climate is correct. In average, on the morning it is 28°C.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Koh Tao

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Koh Tao: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Koh Tao

Find out when Koh Tao has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Koh Tao

Very low season in Koh Tao
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: November.
Low season in Koh Tao
The months with low numbers of tourists are: May, June, September and October.
High season in Koh Tao
The number of visitors to Koh Tao is high in: January, February, March and April.
Peak season in Koh Tao
The largest number of tourists visiting Koh Tao is during: July, August and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Koh Tao month by month

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Average prices of hotels in Koh Tao month by month

Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Koh Tao. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, December is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Koh Tao

On average, it costs $ 32 per day to hire a car in Koh Tao. This price varies by $ 7.8 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 27 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 35.

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