Weather
Thailand is hot all year round, but the three official seasons – hot, dry, and wet – means there are large fluctuations in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind throughout the year. The wettest months on the Andaman Sea (Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Lipe) are between June and October, whilst the Gulf of Thailand (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao) experience their highest rainfall from September to December. The rest of the year is dry and filled with sunshine. April is historically the hottest, month of the year, while January to April will have the least amount of rain and wind.
Absolutely, yes. The rains are very often only for an hour a day and most often in the later afternoons and at night. The fresh air after a downpour is extremely pleasant, especially in the Thailand heat. The beautiful and lush tropical greenery on the islands is more vivid and dense during the wetter months, and the waterfall are far more impressive. Although it can be windy during these months, we will happily guide you so that you pick the accommodation that gets as little of the wind as possible, if any at all.