When to go · Koh Tao, Thailand
Best Time to Visit Koh Tao
The sweet spot for Koh Tao is January, March and February. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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January, March, February
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
December, April, June
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
July, May
Wettest is November (378mm)
Koh Tao weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBEST | 27°C / 81°F | 25°C / 77°F | 13mm | warm, mostly dry |
| FebBEST | 27°C / 81°F | 26°C / 79°F | 74mm | warm, some rain |
| MarBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 27°C / 81°F | 34mm | warm, mostly dry |
| Apr | 29°C / 84°F | 27°C / 81°F | 90mm | hot, some rain |
| May | 29°C / 84°F | 27°C / 81°F | 171mm | hot, wet |
| Jun | 29°C / 84°F | 27°C / 81°F | 106mm | hot, some rain |
| Jul | 29°C / 84°F | 27°C / 81°F | 185mm | hot, wet |
| Aug | 29°C / 84°F | 27°C / 81°F | 121mm | hot, wet |
| Sep | 28°C / 82°F | 26°C / 79°F | 205mm | warm, very wet |
| Oct | 28°C / 82°F | 26°C / 79°F | 244mm | warm, very wet |
| Nov | 28°C / 82°F | 26°C / 79°F | 378mm | warm, very wet |
| Dec | 27°C / 81°F | 26°C / 79°F | 100mm | warm, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Koh Tao plans around the seasons for you.